1. Computing & Technology

Productivity & Tool Enhancement Plugins and Add-ons

Windows and Macintosh plugins and software add-ons for enhancing the tools and improving productivity in plug-in compatible graphics software. Also includes import and export filters.
  1. Masking & Compositing Tools

Interface Improver (Win)

Featured Download - Adds auto-hide capability to tool palettes, allowing you to design on a full screen. Shareware; $15 US each. Versions for all Adobe, Macromedia, and Quark products, Windows only.

AutoSelect (Win/Mac)

Make color changes without masking or selecting. "Simply sample the colors in the area you wish to affect with the built in Color Sampler Tool, and slide the bars to get the color you want to reach, you can adjust the range and limit the extent of modifications."

Booster Elements (Win/Mac)

This plug-in adds enhanced masking, curves color correction, and color effects to Adobe Photoshop Elements or Paint Shop Pro 7.

ImportEPS (Win)

Allows you to import PostScript or Encapsulated PostScript into Photoshop, or any Photoshop compatible image editor.

MagicTrack (Win/Mac)

Add vector illustration tools to Photoshop. Create headline effects, draw shapes, put text on a curve, flow and warp text, and more.

SpiroMaker (Win/Mac)

Create Spirographs (Trochoids) as paths, layers, or selections inside Photoshop or Elements. $24.95 US.

StarMaker (Win/Mac)

Create a variety of star paths in Photoshop 4/5/5.5,6, and Photoshop Elements. $24.95US.

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