Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Just Released: Express Invoice Invoicing Software for Windows

Download Express Invoice 5.01 now at www.nchsoftware.com/invoice/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X, iOS and Android at the same page

Monday, March 27, 2017

New Release: Express Invoice Invoicing Software for Mac OS X

Download Express Invoice 5.00 now at www.nchsoftware.com/invoice/index.html. Also available for iOS, Android and Windows at the same page

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Just Released: MixPad Multitrack Recorder for Mac OS X

Download MixPad 4.30 now at www.nch.com.au/mixpad/index.html. Also available for Android, iOS and Windows at the same page

Monday, March 20, 2017

New Release: Voxal Voice Changer for Windows

Download Voxal 2.00 now at www.nchsoftware.com/voicechanger/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X at the same page

File Converters 101 - Convert Images, Audio, Video, Documents, 3D and more

File Converters 101: Convert Images, Audio, Video, Documents, 3D projects and more!


File converters help you convert a file in one format to another format. There are many different types of file converters available in the market designed for specific purposes, such as:

The converters help you convert from one file to another whilst maintaining the integrity of the source file.

Why do we need file converters?

In today’s ever advancing tech sphere, a number of new platforms, devices, and versions flood the market every single day. It’s a necessity to be able to convert and update files to more compatible versions. The need could be as small as the ability to share a particular file with a friend (if you have Windows on your laptop and your friend has a MAC) or between devices (phone, computer, tablet). Finally, you may just want a more practical solution such as making your music more portable by converting Flac to mp3.

Things to keep in mind before downloading a file converter

  1. First and most important is the type of software you need. What do you need to convert? Is it an audio, video, image or document file?
  2. Does it support the most commonly used file formats, including,
    a. Video converters – MOV, AVI, FLV, WMV, MP4
    b. Audio converter – MP3, WAV, FLAC
    c. Image/Photo converters – JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, BMP
    d. Document converters – DOC, PPT, PDF, XLS,
    e. 3D mesh converters – 3DS, STL, 3DP
    f. Archive file converters – RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ
  3. Ability to batch convert – You really don’t want to convert one song at a time when your playlist is 100 songs long or one image at a time when your vacation album has some 1000 photos.
  4. The provider of the file converter software is stable and in sync with the changing technology environment so as to provide regular updates and support.

Why download a file converter when there are plenty of online options available?

There are a number of valid reasons. The most important are:
  • Converting files from your desktop is safer, more secure and keeps your privacy in your own hands.
  • Desktop converters provide more options and higher quality than their online counterparts. This saves you time and effort by getting it right the first time.
  • Is your file the size of Mount Fiji or the Strait of Gibraltar? Online converters restrict the file size for conversion. The size of your file becomes an important factor.
  • Some free online file converters add a watermark to your converted file as a form of advertising. Nobody likes that.

Combine all of the above factors and you will have a compelling reason to use a desktop converter instead of an online converter.


Just Released: SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder for Windows

Download SoundTap 4.00 now at www.nch.com.au/soundtap/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X at the same page

Friday, March 17, 2017

Record Screen Capture with Webcam Overlay

Record Screen Capture with Webcam Overlay


Debut Video Capture: Screen Capture with Webcam Overlay

Debut Video Capture software is extremely useful for recording screen capture as well as external device capture. Debut can also be used to record a webcam overlay for product demonstrations, reaction videos, and gameplay recordings


Add a Webcam Overlay to a Screen Recording

Adding a webcam overlay to your screen capture is quick and easy with Debut. Webcam overlays can be used for reaction videos, or to add a more personalized video to a demo or walkthrough video. There are a few different ways to add a webcam overlay to a Debut recording.

To enable webcam overlay, you can click on the webcam overlay icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
You can also enable webcam overlay by selecting "Camera Overlay" from the "Tools" menu drop down.


Video Overlay Options

After camera overlay has been enabled, an options menu will appear on the right side of the Debut window. These options will allow you to change the camera input,  position, and size of your video overlay. 

Camera and Microphone Options

In the Camera Overlay options menu, the "Camera" drop down will select the device that will be captured as a video overlay. The "Format" drop down will list all of the format options that your webcam supports, including resolution, frames per second, and pixel formats. The "Camera Settings" button will open a dialogue of camera-specific options, which are provided by the manufacturer. The "Microphone settings" button will open a dialogue where you can select and adjust microphone settings. 

Video Overlay Alignment Options

The "Alignment" options can be used to specify where the webcam overlay will be placed in the recording output. You can adjust the horizontal and vertical alignment of your video capture overlay. The "Size" slider can be used to adjust the size of the video overlay. This percentage is a percentage of the total output video frame size. The "Margin" drop down will adjust the margin between the edge of the webcam overlay and the edge of the final video output frame.

Common Uses of Webcam Overlay

Debut is extremely useful in capturing video demonstrations. The optional webcam overlay can create a more personalized video demonstration for clients and potential buyers. Debut is also commonly used to capture video gaming. A webcam overlay can be used to capture players reactions during gameplay screen capture.

Just Released: Switch Sound File Converter for Windows

Download Switch 5.18 now at www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X and Android at the same page

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Thursday, March 9, 2017