This free extension for Google Chrome not only allows users to enact crystal clear screen captures, they may also use the built-in graphics app to edit, annotate, and share captured images. To install, simply select Add to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store. From there, click on the icon from the browser toolbar. It will present options to capture the visible part of the page, capture the selected...

If you are looking for a way to convert, resize, rotate and flip an unlimited number of images, Converseen is worth a look. It's an open source program that supports over 100 image formats and the user interface is easy to use. The site for the program includes a FAQ area and this version is compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems. [KMG]

The end of the year can be a joyous time, but assembling holiday photos can be a real challenge. FxFoto 5.0.066 is a nice way to edit and assemble photos with relatively little fuss. The application can remove red-eye and blemishes from photos, add frames and borders, and even correct colors. As with most programs of this type, user can also create a slide show with seamless transitions and snappy...

What is "kwout"? Basically, it's a tiny application that allows users to "quote" a part of a web page as an image with an image map. It is easy to use, as all users have to do is add the kwout bookmarklet to their favorite browser. Visitors can then grab a screenshot, cut out the area of interest, and post it to social media sites, such as Twitter, Tumblr, and so on. Overall, it's a rather neat...

Taking a screenshot is an easy way to share what you see on your computer screen or mobile device with friends, family, colleagues, or IT support. But sometimes simply sharing what you see isn't enough; it would be nice to add notes and comments. Nimbus Screenshot is a free Google Chrome or Firefox browser extension that allows users to easily take screenshots and add annotations before sharing....

Scrambling through the Internet for a particular image can be time-consuming and tedious. PicsLikeThat offers a visually delightful way to look for images that will be most useful. Visitors just need to enter a search term into their search engine, and they will have a grid display of relevant images returned to their computer screen. Visitors can click on each result to find out more information...

PixStori is a free iOS application that allows users to take pictures and record accompanying audio. Users can then share these "PixStoris" via email, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. This tool offers a unique way for users to record stories or interviews (up to 20 minutes in length) and connect them to an image of a person or object. This tool may be especially useful to archivists, librarians,...

Ribbet offers visitors the opportunity to edit their photos on the fly online. The site gives users the ability to crop, resize, and rotate their images, along with adding captions in a host of different fonts. Also, there are a number of compelling special filters with names like Cairo, Morocco, Los Angeles, and Fiji. This version is compatible with all operating systems.

Capturing images and screen shots can be tricky, and it's nice to hear about new applications that can help out with such tasks. ScreenFlow allows users to create screen recordings and it also includes an array of editing options. Visitors should note that this is a trial version, and that the full-featured version costs $99. This version is compatible with computers running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.

Making static images come alive with creative and interesting tags is a snap with Taggstar. Visitors can sign up here; all they need to do to get started is to copy and paste some code into their site. After this, visitors can add sophisticated tags to their site, rich with annotations, links to other sites, and so on. The program works with Tumblr, Wordpress, and so on. This version is compatible...