Multimedia (2160 programs)
Pros: Videos can be converted, cropped and merged. Allows audio tracks to be extracted. Does not leave watermarks on converted videos. Offers support for multiple languages.
Cons: YouTube video conversions are unreliable. Fewer editing options than rival products. Only supports a small number of video websites. Unable to convert from encrypted DVDs.
Pros: Select colors from anywhere on your screen. Easily create brand new color schemes. View related tints and shades with ease. Color wheel to show opposing colors.
Cons: Free alternatives exist. Very poorly documented. Can only enter hex codes; no RGB or HSB value entry supported. Relatively few features included.
Pros: A true pro-grade app. Finds harmonically similar songs. Looks great. Covers all the basics well.
Cons: Not a lot of quick keys. Copy-paste functionality lags a bit. Not many editing effects. User interaction is unlike other Mac apps.
Pros: Helps restore everything. Extremely customizable. GO button. Manual and automatic backups.
Cons: FCPX must be closed to initiate the restoration process. Runs in the background constantly. Some learning curve involved. Cannot be pushed to the menu bar.
Pros: Easy to use. User-friendly interface. Supports a range of video and audio formats. Supports standard or widescreen formats.
Cons: Reported malware issues. Annoying pop-ups. Random hanging problems. Only supports 32-bit systems.
Pros: Supports most string instruments with 3-12 strings. Built-in tuning library with support for custom tuning. Supports multitrack documents. iCloud support syncs documents with other devices.
Cons: Users report frequent crashes. Appears abandoned; last updated January 2015. Export to PDF feature broken. Offers little over cheaper competitors.
Pros: Application works quickly and easily.. Users can manually adjust the height/width of video files.. Videos can be exported in MP4 format.. Bright and well-designed user interface..
Cons: Application can be resource intensive when in operation.. A limited number of output file types.. Application can crash at times but engineers are working on this.. Requires a 64-bit architecture in order to work..
Pros: Ideal for drummers. Subdivisions are extremely handy. 10 microsecond accuracy. 28 unique time signatures.
Cons: No countdown timer. No auto-escalating tempo. Doesn’t display current BPM setting. Tempo cannot be manually modified.
Pros: Complete package. Well-organized content. Easy to use. Built-in search functionality.
Cons: Some of the videos can be found on YouTube. Video quality isn’t the greatest. Downloading issues. Needs a 64-bit system.
Pros: Works as advertised. Intuitive interface. Text customization options. Supports all video formats.
Cons: No keyboard shortcuts support. Doesn’t let edit subtitles on screen. Some learning curve involved. No “select all” option.
Pros: Contains very little jargon or esoteric phrasing. Explains how to retouch, print and create slideshows. Learn how to use GPS tags and import images. Suitable for very beginners.
Cons: The app is full of spelling and grammar mistakes. Some tutorials are pieced together from free online content. Like an e-book that you have to install. Doesn’t cover advanced topics or advanced techniques.
Pros: Suitable for speedy photo editing and altering. Easy for people who have no editing or photoshopping skills. Mathematical algorithms guess at your most suitable optimizations. Save with multiple formats.
Cons: Does not allow you to apply your own editing skills. Auto-optimize sometimes creates a halo effect with backlit images. Manual customizations seem duller in the app’s previews. Only suitable for professionals who need rush work doing.
Pros: All templates are compatible with social media platforms. More than 50 fonts are available. Approximately 400 clip art images can be selected. Shapes and lines can easily be added.
Cons: More advanced editing options are not available. Requires 105.5 megabytes of memory. Does not support 32-bit systems. Images can only be saved in PNG and JPG formats.
Pros: Supports a wide range of file formats. Captures high-quality video and audio. Includes timer and shortcut controls. Records full screen or a selected area.
Cons: User manuals and help files are limited. No option to record specific apps only. Lacks built-in social media integration. Not as user-friendly as some alternatives.
Pros: It offers a very intuitive user interface. Drag-and-drop functionality is supported. Most common image formats are recognized by PhotoResize Pro. Images can be sorted based upon personal preferences.
Cons: PNG image formats can encounter issues. Only JPEG and JPEG2000 photos can be adjusted for quality. Resolution may be reduced when dealing with very large images. 32-bit processors not supported.
Pros: Simple interface. Keyboard shortcuts. 45 individual lessons. 30-second replay and variable video speed.
Cons: Video is too fast when choosing menu options. No lessons for specific adjustments. Not for professionals. Requires a 64-bit system.
Pros: Compatible with most image formats.. Suitable for pro and novice use.. Capable of re-sizing images in batch mode.. Runs without slowing your PC down..
Cons: Accepts image sizes only in pixels.. Lacks automatic aspect ratio management.. Batch image processing can be a slow process.. No ability to integrate with cloud storage services..
Pros: Drag and drop interface.. Accepts photos and videos in various formats.. Slideshow creation is quick and easy.. Can be used by users with limited computer skills..
Cons: Application hasn’t been updated in a while.. Using some of the photo effects can cause the application to crash.. Burning a slide show to disc can be time-consuming.. Application has no ability to share pictures directly from the app..
Pros: One-click download from most video sites.. Powerful video library sorting tools.. Supports batch downloading.. Can integrate with cloud storage services..
Cons: Download process can be slow at times.. Application crashes from time to time, developers are attending to this issue.. Interface could do with a re-design.. App works with most, but not all, video hosting sites..
Pros: Plays a range of video and audio formats. Full-screen playback. Plays corrupted or incomplete videos. Isn’t resource-heavy and doesn’t push your computer to its limits.
Cons: Not a lot of playback options. No autoplay option. Pro version is needed to play Blu-ray. Requires a 64-bit processor.