Equilibrium"s DeBabelizer, a graphics utility with batch processing, palette optimization, and file conversion features, is a bit tough to learn despite its recent interface improvements. In this book, the authors focus on DeBabelizer Pro for Windows 95 and Windows NT, which is the newest upgrade to the product. Toward the end of the book, the authors discuss the current Macintosh version, DeBabelizer ToolBox 1.6.5, which is due to receive a hefty upgrade later this year. You get a brief introduction to DeBabelizer Pro before learning about how to use the product"s basic image editing features and extensive file format support and to create and modify palettes, batch automations, and scripts, which are essentially macros in this product. What"s more, you learn how to use DeBabelizer to create Web graphics and enhance digital video, animations, and multimedia projects. Throughout the book, the writers provide tips on shortcuts and cross-platform issues. You also get glossaries of file formats and technical terms, and a CD-ROM includes trial versions of DeBabelizer for Macintosh and Windows, sample images, filters, and utilities.