Skitch releases rockin' new beta version

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Skitch releases rockin' new beta version

by Lisa Hoover Sep 12th 2007

If you're one of the lucky ducks participating in the beta release of Skitch, the super-cool "anyone can be an artist" photo editing tool, then be sure to download the newest update by firing up the app and choosing "check for updates" from the Skitch menu.

Released today, Skitch Beta 4 now:

supports TIFF files

sports improved help windows

offers better snap crosshair visibility on dark backgrounds

ensures images taken with Cam Snap are now automatically flipped to compensate for mirroring

allows users to adjust arrow heads in the preference pane (yay!)

has an improved launch screen

offers a whole lot of other fixes, tweaks, and great things.

Not a Skitch user yet? Don't worry, it will be out, um, well, the team isn't really sure yet. But trust us, it's worth the wait.

Tags: best app ever, beta, photo editing, skitch, theunofficialappleweblog, update

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jason said 9:39PM on 9-14-2007

Do you have any invitations available? Please send one to me.

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