GraphicConverter 10

June 16, 2017 by cryan.com

There is a reason why the Swiss Army knife is in the icon of Graphic Converter. Graphic Converter is your go to application when you need to open up a file created in a different format.

Thorsten Lemke created GraphicConverter in 1992 out of a need to open graphic files created on his Atari. He just switched from Atari to Macintosh and found it frustrating that there wasn't a single app that could handle simple image conversions.

Over the years, customers requested support for additional graphic formats. In version 10, the application can open files in over 200 graphic formats. Users have the option to save images in at least 80 different format types.

Thorsten Lemke has looked for new ways to improve the functionality of GraphicConverter to be more than just a basic image converter application. The application can now touch up and enhance files.

Today the application is one of the most popular shareware applications with a very loyal subscriber base.

Yet Another Graphic Application?

You may be wondering if you have Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Artboard, do you really need another Graphic Application?

Simple Answer: Yes.

Graphic Converter has the ability to open graphic files that were created in other applications. It will be there when you need it.

For example, I recently downloaded a file with a .xps file extension I tried all my usual graphic applications and couldn't open the file. Graphic Converter opened the file without a problem. I was able to save it in a different format so that I could use it later.

Cost just as much as a Swiss Army Knife

Just like that Swiss army knife that people carry around, It will be there when you need it. Incidentally GraphicConverter cost the same as a Victorinox Swiss Army knife.

GraphicConverter might be the better long-term investment, at least you won't have to worry about losing it at the airport.

Toolbar Views

Here's a look at the toolbars in various applications that I have on my computer:

Opening Apple QuickDraw

If you used a Macintosh before OS X, chances are opening up some graphic files can be challenging. I was disappointed that Quickdraw images are still distorted when I open them in GraphicConverter.

Check out my previous post on how to fix images in Apple QuickDraw format.

Collage Functionality

New in version 10 is the ability to create collages from images. You don't have as many layout options as you would in TurboCollage. However, it's a nice feature when you have a few images and want to make a quick collage

You can find the collage button in the top of the folder browser window. Simply drag and drop a folder to the GraphicConverter icon and select the images that you want.

Getting GraphicConverter

As noted earlier, GraphicConverter cost $39.99. You can download and purchase GraphicConverter 10 from their website.

There's a lot of cool things that you can do with GraphicConverter, check out their full list of features.