Multimedia (2160 programs)

Pros: Brings the best out of your photos. Elegant, easy to use interface. Lots of retouching options. Integration with online photo and mail accounts. Generous free Amazon backup limit.

Cons: Some retouches make it barely possible to tell any difference. Photos can take a few moments to load.

Pros: Frees up valuable digital real estate. Makes sharing pictures online easy and quick. Different compression modes. Batch processing capabilities.

Cons: Cannot take the size down too much. Loading multiple images could take considerable time. Certain file types may not work with all modes. Mildly complex user interface.

Pros: Free trial means you can try before you buy. Interface is very simple and clean.

Cons: Requires some prior knowledge of video formats. Lower end devices may take some time to convert files.

Pros: Supports nearly all popular video formats. Auto adjust video parameters. Cut videos. Change video resolution.

Cons: Large watermark on exported video. No batch conversion options. Can output files larger than original. Output video quality can be poor.

Pros: Does exactly what it says. Automates process.

Cons: Expensive. Trial doesn't let you test it. Limited to iTunes.

Pros: Works with official desktop client. Custom UI themes. Support for extensions. Integration with various apps and services.

Cons: Slight learning curve.

Pros: Works with all iPods, iPhone and iPod Touch. Shows preview and albums. Override photo names. Reads iPod thumbnail files.

Cons: Jpeg save quality slide bar a bit imprecise.

Pros: Most common media formats are supported. Drag-and-drop functionality is present. 5K resolutions can be enjoyed. A clean and intuitive user interface.

Cons: Advanced editing options are not present. Not as lightweight as similar media players. Conversion rates are very slow. Not possible to set default output targets once a conversion completes.

Pros: MPC-style drum pad layout. Allows for up to three octaves. Vertical note velocity display. Chords can be played.

Cons: Not the same as a real keyboard. Customised scale function is tricky to master. Blocky graphics. Some time stamping bugs.