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Great Mac programs that won’t cost you a bundle

Gems favorites: Rick LePage, Macworld’s editor at large:

Resizing images or converting them to PNG or JPG is painless with ImageWell, which is also a great tool for quick edits or for watermarking images without having to go into Photoshop.

LaunchBar ( )

For me, there’s no more useful program than this all-purpose file launcher and search utility. It adapts to my work brilliantly, and the developer continues to add the right features while keeping it bloat-free.

Menu Master ( )

I use quite a few of Unsanity’s haxies, and Menu Master—which lets me customize my menus to suit the way I want to work—is the one I absolutely can’t live without. It’s simple and elegant, and it’s the first thing I install on any new Mac.

Snapz Pro X ( )

Snapz Pro is obviously the best utility for making screen grabs for reviews and blog entries, but it’s so good that I keep finding new uses for it. The movie-capture feature, for example, lets me show my folks how to do something in iPhoto.

Software Treats

63 great Mac programs that won’t cost you a bundle

Connect with the world
Applications that allow real-time messaging and file transfers are common these days. But there are still several gems that have slipped under the radar. Here are six communication tools that will keep you in touch, everywhere you go.
Look, listen, and learn
Audio and video is booming all over the Web, with embedded media files bringing rich content to the user with minimal interaction. These tools will help you get the most of your multimedia experience, and maybe even learn something along the way.
Organize your life and work faster
With the flood of media sources on the Internet, staying on top of your assets isn’t so easy anymore. The tools and utilities will help you stay ahead of the curve and be more productive in the process. Plus our final batch of Gem Favorites comes from Senior Editor Rob Griffiths.