Disk Sorter 17.5.12 All Editions is a mature, powerful, and highly flexible file-classification tool that is well-suited to both individual administrators and large-scale enterprise environments.

Review Of Disk Sorter 17.5.12 All Editions

With its mix of GUI, CLI, reporting, and server capabilities, it provides comprehensive insight into disk usage and file distribution. Version 17 brings enhancements around reporting (JSON), UI improvements, and better integration for data analysis — making it more relevant for long-term storage monitoring and data-driven management.

DiskSorter is a file-classification and disk-analysis tool: it helps you analyze which files are consuming space on disks (local, network, NAS), categorize them, and act on them. DiskSorter is familiar with over 3,000 file types and can classify files based on file type, extension, username, creation, last modification, and last access dates.

Features Of Disk Sorter 17.5.12 All Editions

1. Resize & Convert

   • Resize photos (scale down or up) with control over output dimensions.

   • Convert between many image formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP, RAW formats, etc.).

   • Filter options: uses high-quality resizing algorithms (e.g., Lanczos, Bicubic) for better image quality.

2. Batch Processing

   • Process multiple images at once (“bulk” mode) using predefined or custom “profiles.”

   • Profiles help standardize settings (size, quality, watermark, file format) for recurring tasks.

3. Watermarking & Metadata

   • Add watermarks (text or image) with transparency.

   • Metadata handling: you can keep, remove, or overwrite metadata when converting.

4. Collage Maker

   • Build photo collages using layout templates.

   • Useful for social media or blog posts.

5. PDF Features

   • Convert images to PDF.

   • You can also create PDF documents from multiple images.

6. Shell / Context-Menu Integration

   • Integrates with Windows Explorer: right-click on an image or folder → apply a profile.

   • Profiles are accessible directly from the context menu.

7. RAW Format Support

   • Supports many camera RAW formats (Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, etc.).

   • Also supports other less common formats.

8. Multi-Core Support

   • Utilizes multiple CPU cores to speed up processing.

   • Makes batch resizing faster and more efficient.

9. Light Image Editor (Newer Versions)

   • The latest major versions include a built-in “Light Image Editor” for basic edits: adding text, blurring, shapes, and screenshot capture with OCR.

   • OCR feature: extract text from screenshots.

   • AI Vision (Beta): generate image descriptions (in newer versions) using AI, and store them as file comments.

10. Advanced Compression & Formats

    • Supports modern formats like HEIC.

    • Lossless WebP compression option.

    • JPEG XL (.jxl) support in recent versions