file conversion utility that works from desktop?

Paradan

is there an ap that lets you just right click on an image in explorer and let you select a format to convert it to?

MadnessImport

http://code.google.com/p/sagethumbs/

Is this what your after?

Paradan

thnks.

I think that might be what I need.

is this a new version of mystic thumbs?

SsSandu_C

Thanks Madness for the link. Nice find!
Paradan - NO It's a free alternative to mystic thumbs

Ace-Angel

Mystic Thumbs is heavy for your average PC since it uses it's own Thumbnail saving system. I suggest SageThumbs too, free, integrates with Windows links directly.