Thanks for trying out GIFmation™ 2.1. We appreciate it, and we think you will appreciate GIFmation™ 2.1, as well. It is not just a powerful and easy to use tool for creating animated GIFs. It is the very best tool for the job and will empower you to do more, do it better, and do it faster.
That is what GIFmation™ 2.1 is about. It is not about the latest technology. It is not about the hottest company. It is about you and making it easier for you to do what you need, which is what all software should be about.
After you have had time to use GIFmation™ 2.1 and see first hand the benefit it provides you, we ask that you help let others know about GIFmation™ 2.1, so they will know what you have already discovered that there is a GIF animation tool now that will empower them do more, do it better, and do it faster.
If you have previously installed an earlier alpha or beta version of GIFmation™ 2.0, you will need to manually remove the existing 'GIFmation Preferences' file that can be found in the 'Preferences' folder inside your system folder before the final release version will operate properly.
Until registered with either a trial or full registration number GIFmation™ 2.1 will function in 'demo mode'. The only limitation of 'demo mode' operation is that GIFmation™ 2.1 will not save an animation with more than 3 frames.
Trial registration numbers to allow 30 days of unlimited evaluation of GIFmation™ 2.1 per trial registration number may be obtained free of charge from a web based form at: <http://www.boxtopsoft.com/GIFmation>
You must provide certain information about yourself including a valid email address. Your trial registration number will automatically be sent via return mail, which should normally only take a few moments to arrive.
We ask for this information for two reasons. First, so that we can track how many people are using GIFmation™ 2.1, and second, so that we will be able to notify you of GIFmation™ 2.1 updates in the future. Information provided will not be used for any other purposes.
At the end of each 30 day trial period GIFmation™ 2.1 will revert to back to demo mode again until a full registration number or new trial registration number is entered. (Up to three trial registration numbers may be used while evaluating GIFmation™ 2.1.)
A total of 90 days evaluation including limited and full operation is allowed. Please read the Evaluation Licensing Agreement carefully before using GIFmation™ 2.1. By using GIFmation™ 2.1 you agree to the terms and conditions of the Evaluation Licensing Agreement. (Legal mumbo jumbo.)
Documentation can also be downloaded for off-line viewing from the following URL: <ftp://ftp.boxtopsoft.com/pub/GIFmation2.1-Docs.sit.hqx>
The file 'Documentation.html' included with this distribution of GIFmation™ 2.1 contains links to both on-line and off-line documentation.
Please check the documentation page often for news of update, new browser compatibility plug-ins, answers to frequently asked questions, tips for using GIFmation™ 2.1 to its full capability, and the location of other GIF animation resources.
GIFmation™ 2.1 is a commercial application , which may be purchased for $49 US for an individual user license of the electronically distributed package from BoxTop Software, Inc.
We have made it very easy for you to try GIFmation™ 2.1 before purchase, but it is not free to use indefinitely despite the ease with which you can try GIFmation™ 2.1 to its fullest capability. The application will expire at the end of 90 days if not fully registered before that time, and the application will, in the customary manner of electronically distributed software, show a screen at application startup to gently but persistently remind you of the need to purchase, which we feel is a small trade off in exchange for the opportunity to make a risk free purchase after evaluation.
Purchasing On-line: <http://www.boxtopsoft.com>
GIFmation™ 2.1 and other BoxTop Software, Inc. products can be purchased securely on-line using Visa or Mastercard 24 hours a day. Delivery is automated and by return email. The required registration codes are sent in the body of the return email message and any required files are sent as an attachment. This is the easiest and fastest way to purchase.
Purchasing by Phone: 1-601-324-1800
GIFmation™ 2.1 and other BoxTop Software, Inc. products can also be purchased by telephone using Visa or Mastercard from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Delivery is normally by return email in the same manner as on-line purchase, but postal and express shipping options are also available but require an additional shipping cost.
Purchasing by Mail:
GIFmation™ 2.1 and other BoxTop Software, Inc. products can also be purchased by postal mail by sending payment in US funds to the above address. An separate order form with address information, which you must print and return with your order when ordering by, is included. ("BoxTop Order Form") Purchase orders are accepted with net 30 day terms.
We have worked very hard to make GIFmation™ the very best GIF animation program, and it is by far the best available GIF animation program now. We would like to make it even better, though.
To do that we need your help and we need your feedback. Take the time to tell us what you like about GIFmation™, what you do not like, what new capabilities you would like to see added, and what improvements you think need to be made. That information will enable us to continue to make GIFmation™ better for you.
Please send all comments and suggestions to <feedback@boxtopsoft.com>. You may or may not receive a reply, but your email will be read and appreciated.
We make great software, but we can make even greater software with a little help from you.
GIFmation™ is not the only trick up our sleeve. Since 1995 BoxTop Software, Inc. has been the leader in Macintosh web graphics tools, and with your support we will continue to provide new and cutting edge tools for electronic media production to empower and enable you to do more, do it better, do it faster, and get to go home early from work for a change.
PhotoGIF™
PhotoGIF™ is a Macintosh file-format plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 3.0 or greater that provides unsurpassed capability for creating and editing optimized, web-ready GIFs and GIF animations directly from Adobe Photoshop. PhotoGIF™ 2.1 was a 1996 MacUser Eddy Award Finalist in the Best New Production Tool class and received a 4.5 Mouse review in MacUser magazine and a 5 Mouse rating from MacUser On-line's Software Central. PhotoGIF™ may be purchased for $45 US from BoxTop Software, Inc. and a demo is available for download from <http://www.boxtopsoft.com/PhotoGIF>.
ProJPEG™
ProJPEG™ is a Macintosh file-format plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 3.0 or greater that provides unsurpassed capability for creating and editing highly optimized, web-ready JPEG and progressive JPEG images. Rated 4 Mice by MacUser On-line, ProJPEG™ provides an interactive preview of JPEG compression quality/file size allowing you to save the smallest JPEG and progressive JPEG files possible, a must have tool for web graphics creation. ProJPEG™ may be purchased for $35 US from BoxTop Software, Inc. and a demo is available for download from <http://www.boxtopsoft.com/ProJPEG>.
The PlugPage is a one stop shop for Adobe Photoshop users and home of the largest collection of downloadable freeware, shareware, and commercial demoware Photoshop plug-ins available on the internet. Please make a link to the PlugPage.
Copyright 1997 BoxTop Software, Inc. All rights reserved. GIFmation™, PhotoGIF™ and ProJPEG™ are trademarks of BoxTop Software, Inc. All other tredemarks are recognized and properties of their respective owners.
