OptimumJPEG - Jpeg Reduction Module
by theorica
Version 1.1.0.3
http://www.theorica.net
e-mail:  theorica@gmail.com


ABOUT:
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OptimumJPEG (Jpeg Reduction Module) is a *FREE* utility that
resizes and reduces size of images (JPEG files) and
prepares them to be published on the internet. It supports 
JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg extensions) and bitmap (BMP) image formats.


INSTALL:
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Copy OptimumJPEG.exe to the folder that you want.


HOW IT WORKS:
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When OptimumJPEG runs, you should

- Select picture (jpeg or bmp)  input path.

- Select picture output path.

- Give a value for compression ratio (1-100)

- Give height and width values for new images.

- And then press the Start button.
  


ADVANTAGES:
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- Easy! OptimumJPEG is a powerfull, user friendly application for Windows.

- OptimumJPEG allows to resize original images in batch mode and create 
  new images with exact width and height.

- It is useful if you want to process a lot of images from a directory.

- It has not any DLL or another file(s). It is just a single "EXE" file: OptimumJPEG.exe

- No installation necessary.



TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
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- Picture file can be both JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg extensions) 
  or BMP (bitmap) format.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Windows 98/ME/2000/XP 
64MB of RAM (128MB recommended) 


RECOMMENDED SITES:
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http://www.theorica.net
http://www.doom9.org


APPENDIX A:
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Sample OptimumJPEG.ini

----- BEGIN HERE -----
[Setup]
Ratio=50
InputPath=C:\data
OutputPath=C:\data\new
Width=265
Height=400
Language=English
Resize=1
SaveAsBMP=1
FileMode=0
LOGO=MyLogo.gif
----- END HERE -----


COMMAND LINE
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OptimumJPEG allows working with command line parameters now. 
Syntax for execution from the command line is as follows:
OptimumJPEG <params>
where <params> is the values of your spesific parameters:

/d=<Input Path>
/f=<Filename>
/o=<Output Path>
/r=<Ratio>
/w=<Width>
/h=<Height>

Examples:
OptimumJPEG /d=C:\OldPictures /o=C:\NewPictures /r=50 /w=275 /h=175

This will start OptimumJPEG in minimized (invisible mode), 
load pictures from C:\OldPictures. Then it will resize them 
and copy them to C:\NewPictures directory.


OptimumJPEG /f=C:\OldPictures\abc.jpg
This will start OptimumJPEG in minimized (invisible mode),
load abc.jpg from the directory C:\OldPictures and saves it to
the Current directory.

You can also use - (dash), instead of / (slash).

The command-line parameter is optional. If no parameter is specified, 
the program will start normally. 



THANKS:
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Thanks to all for the suggestions and comments.

BUG REPORT:
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Before you e-mail me about possible bug, check my homepage and be
sure you have the newest version of the file.

CONTACT:
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If you have any questions, suggestions, bug reports or anything else,
feel free to contact me at theorica@gmail.com or visit the web site 
below:
http://www.theorica.net

Copyright (c) Theorica Software 2004-2005.
All rights reserved.
