ACD Systems International Inc.
ACD Systems Announces Fastest Version of Flagship Photo Management Software with the Launch of ACDSee(TM) 7
Victoria, British Columbia (ots/PRNewswire)
- Fast photo management software responds to users' needs by adding accelerated features for acquiring, organising, viewing, managing and sharing images
ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), makers of ACDSee(TM) photo management software and Canvas(TM) technical illustration software, announced today the release of ACDSee 7, the newest version of its flagship photo management software for photography enthusiasts, professionals and corporate users. Renowned for its speed, ACDSee is used the world over as the leading choice for image viewing and management. New features in ACDSee 7 include a Device Synchronisation function, a Context Sensitive Toolbar, advanced search capabilities, RAW format support, MPV and HighMAT support and an Image Comparison tool. ACDSee 7 is available as a standalone product or as part of the ACDSee 7 PowerPack suite.
ACDSee 7 allows users to control their camera's memory card storage space with a device synchronisation function that quickly and efficiently automates the downloading process of images and media. Through an easy-to-use wizard, users can select which folders their images should automatically be saved to, as well as determine the amount of space that should always be available on a specific memory card.
ACDSee 7 continues to assist users through the introduction of the context sensitive toolbar, which dynamically adapts to a user's task at hand. As the user selects an image or set of images, the context sensitive toolbar displays the most commonly used operations for the user's selection, thereby eliminating the frustration of digging through programme menus.
Advanced search capabilities in ACDSee 7 include an Image Well that allows users to view their entire image collection in one window. For narrower searches, users can use the unique selective browsing feature to dynamically match specific criteria from folders, categories and calendar dates and can quickly view the different criteria selected for the basis of the search. Selective browsing also allows for searches on unrated and uncategorised images in folders.
ACDSee 7 supports RAW formats from all major camera manufacturers including Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Kodak and Minolta. This allows users to view digital images at their highest quality. Additionally, ACDSee 7 supports the MPV and HighMAT standards that provide the ability to burn images and media files to CD-R/DVD-R. Users can create a slide show that can be played back on their DVD players.
The new Image Comparison tool allows users to compare up to four images side-by-side and utilise exposure and histogram filters. Common tasks such as reviewing bracketed shots or sorting through thousands of images from a photo shoot can be accomplished faster without having to open images sequentially.
ACDSee 7 PowerPack
ACDSee 7 PowerPack includes ACDSee 7 photo management software, a new synchronisation feature that allows for automatic synchronisation to local folders with an external hard drive, network location or remote computer and:
ACD Photo Editor 3.1 - all of the essential tools needed to enable users to make quick edits to their digital photos and create simple web graphics.
ACD FotoSlate (TM) 3.1 - digital printing software that lets users create greeting cards, calendars and contact sheets.
System Requirements
ACDSee 7
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
Intel Pentium(R) III 500 MHz processor or equivalent
128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
High Color (16-bit) or high display adapter
100 MB free hard disk space
ACDSee 7 PowerPack
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
Intel Pentium(R) III 500 MHz processor or equivalent
128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
High Color (16-bit) or high display adapter
150 MB free hard disk spacePricing and Availability ACDSee 7 in English is available for $49.99 (USD) for the full version, or $39.99 (USD) for the upgrade from ACDSee 6.0. Volume licensing for ACDSee 7 is available and special pricing is offered for five and ten user licenses. ACDSee 7 PowerPack English is available for $79.99 (USD) for the full version, or $49.99 (USD) for the upgrade from ACDSee 6.0 PowerPack. For more information visit our website at www.ACDSYSTEMS.com.
About ACD Systems
Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform technical illustration and graphics programme. ACD has penetrated the global marketplace through Internet distribution and through strategic partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of consumer and business users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. The company has a history of solid revenue growth. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: www.ACDSYSTEMS.com.
Contacts for Media
Monisha Khanna
Public Relations Manager,
Corporate and ACDSee Product Line
ACD Systems International Inc.
TEL: +1-250-544-6700
FAX: +1-250-544-0291
mkhanna@acdsystems.com
Contacts for Investors
Mark Franklin
Investor Relations
ACD Systems International Inc.
+1-250-544-6700
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Contact:
For further information: Contacts for Media: Monisha Khanna, Public
Relations Manager, Corporate and ACDSee Product Line, ACD Systems
International Inc., TEL: +1-250-544-6700, FAX: +1-250-544-0291,
mkhanna@acdsystems.com; Contacts for Investors: Mark Franklin,
Investor Relations, ACD Systems International Inc., +1-250-544-6700,
ir@acdsystems.com