You can also download a 30 day evaluation of Paint Shop Pro 7...(I much prefer it for "down and dirty work", to Photoshop.) It can be found at www.jasc.com. Has a great jpeg optimizer function, under file, export to web. Then, there is a 30 day free evaluation of Ulead PhotoImpact 7. It has some really good built in filters, and retail runs about 80 bucks. It, too, has an image optimizer. Problem is, if you are like me, when the evals run out, you most likely will go ahead and buy the product. Ulead is found at www.ulead.com. It is also really good for making websites with your images. Enjoy. Poppi