BusinessWire
March 09, 2006 01:00 AM US Pacific Timezone

ArcSoft Announces New Release: ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6

HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2006--ArcSoft(R) announces a new full-version upgrade of ArcSoft PhotoImpression(R) for Windows. ArcSoft PhotoImpression(R) 6 combines powerful media management and search capabilities with tools for enhancing and getting creative with digital photos. It's designed to appeal to a wide range of users -- from beginners looking for an easy way to organize, print and share their photos to more experienced users who want a high-performance media manager with all the bells and whistles.

"PhotoImpression 6 simplifies the digital media experience by automating file management and basic picture editing tasks so users are free to spend their time on the fun stuff," said Stephan Cote, ArcSoft Vice President, Digital Imaging Group. "The newly designed interface and broad range of features makes it a solution for users of all levels. And because it supports video and music, it's a photo application and media hub all in one."

Key Features:

-- Calendar Browser

-- Easy Fix Photo Wizard

-- Full-featured Photo Editing Module

-- Media Player

-- Image Tagging

-- Batch Processing

-- Photo-based Searching

-- Full-screen Slideshows

-- Slideshow to screensaver, video, .exe

-- Vector Graphics and Text

-- RAW Image Support

-- 48-bit Tiff Image Support

-- Photo Email Optimizer

-- Photo Printing

-- PhotoStamps(TM) (U.S Postage)

-- Archive to Disc

-- Auto Update

-- Scalable Interface

Pricing and Availability

ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 is available for OEM bundling. The retail version of ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 will be available for purchase from the arcsoft.com estore in April. Please visit www.arcsoft.com for more details.

About ArcSoft

ArcSoft, Inc. is a leading developer of multimedia software and embedded solutions for digital cameras, PC-peripheral, mobile phone, and consumer electronics manufacturers. ArcSoft offers a full line of consumer-level desktop applications centered on digital pictures and video. Established in 1994, ArcSoft is headquartered in Fremont, California, with regional commercial and development facilities in Europe and the Far East. For further details, please visit us at our corporate Web site: www.arcsoft.com.

Note: ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo and ArcSoft PhotoImpression are registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.,All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.