Picture Patrol X extracts pictures from numerous Usenet newsgroups articles automatically.
Picture Patrol is a powerful software that can extract pictures from thousands of articles posted in Usenet newsgroups. The program works on both Windows and Mac OS, providing an easy-to-use interface that replaces what was once a time-consuming task with a few mouse clicks. With Picture Patrol, you can build massive collections of free pictures overnight.
Unlike ordinary newsreaders that require constant intervention, Picture Patrol can independently download articles from your preferred newsgroups, decode pictures attached to them, and save them into directories of your choice. The software groups them according to date and newsgroup, making it easier for you to find the image you want.
The software supports user-defined collections of newsgroups, allowing you to customize your newsgroup and news server settings. You can also choose where each collection will be stored, and the software automatically creates unique filenames and protects against corrupted files. These features make Picture Patrol a reliable software that can handle a vast amount of data, providing stability and ease of use.
One limitation of the software is that it does not save pictures to disk without a license. However, Picture Patrol offers several useful updates in this release. The software now supports news servers with over 100,000 newsgroups without severely slowing down the program. The time needed for decoding pictures is no longer included in the throughput calculations, resulting in a more reliable throughput graph.
The Mac OS X Tiger display of image folders is no longer messed up by a mysterious $$TestFile$$, and on Mac OS 9, double-clicking the downloaded pictures will open them in QuickTime's PictureViewer. On Mac OS X, the default application for JPEG or GIF images will now be used.
Finally, minor enhancements were made to some status messages. With these updates, Picture Patrol continues to be an excellent software for anyone who wants to build vast collections of free pictures from Usenet newsgroups.
Unlike ordinary newsreaders that require constant intervention, Picture Patrol can independently download articles from your preferred newsgroups, decode pictures attached to them, and save them into directories of your choice. The software groups them according to date and newsgroup, making it easier for you to find the image you want.
The software supports user-defined collections of newsgroups, allowing you to customize your newsgroup and news server settings. You can also choose where each collection will be stored, and the software automatically creates unique filenames and protects against corrupted files. These features make Picture Patrol a reliable software that can handle a vast amount of data, providing stability and ease of use.
One limitation of the software is that it does not save pictures to disk without a license. However, Picture Patrol offers several useful updates in this release. The software now supports news servers with over 100,000 newsgroups without severely slowing down the program. The time needed for decoding pictures is no longer included in the throughput calculations, resulting in a more reliable throughput graph.
The Mac OS X Tiger display of image folders is no longer messed up by a mysterious $$TestFile$$, and on Mac OS 9, double-clicking the downloaded pictures will open them in QuickTime's PictureViewer. On Mac OS X, the default application for JPEG or GIF images will now be used.
Finally, minor enhancements were made to some status messages. With these updates, Picture Patrol continues to be an excellent software for anyone who wants to build vast collections of free pictures from Usenet newsgroups.
What's New
Version 1.5.1: N/A