Just missed it. Never heard of this program before, might have been fun to try it out. Oh well - since I never, ever use trial versions of anything, will just have to hope that this goes back up on GAOTD one day.

really wanted to have this as a plugin for photoshop but alas I was not able to be online last night on a computer I could use it from due to family commitments. oh well cheers to those that got it, I can only hope they offer this again in a couple of years or so

I downloaded Filter Forge in the final hour of yesterday's giveaway and waited anxiously for the registration key. I got it in the nick of time. My goodness, what a beautiful piece of software, with all those fantastic free filters. Endless fun. One of the best programs I've ever found on GotD, if not the best. Thank you so very much.

Hi guys and girls,

I've had a talk with our techs and bosses and here's what I should tell you:

THANK YOU for the interest in Filter Forge! We really appreciate so many feedbacks from you, both good and sad.

We've already sent about 6000 keys and there are 500 more waiting to be sent. We had 100 keys result in error (someone may have misspelled their email addesses) and 200 keys which are delayed (a recieving server is temporary unavailable or smth like).

ANYWAY everyone who requested the keys on April 6 WILL get them. Just wait for one more day and if they do not come to your place, please contact our support team via www.filterforge.com/contact

As for some restriction lines in the Readme file, again, we HAVE free tech support and FF CAN be used commercially.

Again, thank you all for the interest in Filter Forge, we're so glad to see all you in our community!

I, too, have heard nothing but praise for this program and plugin over the years, so I'm absolutely thrilled to have a copy. Thanks very much Filter Forge and GOTD.

Just had a go at downloading the extra filters from the site, and everything proceeded efficiently at the click of a button with a view screen showing exactly where the filter could be found in future. So many.

This message for support rep JANE .

I know you have mentioned several times that the keys will be sent but....what happens if not, do we have a 2nd step to take, do we contact customer support, etc?
Can you advise ?
Thanks.

As with many people I am still waiting for a key 23 hours, give or take 6 minutes, after having downloaded and installed the trail. I have never had this problem before with any of the GOTD applications. People I know have also had this problem, certain have received keys which do not work. Impossible to insert and activate the full programme. They are disinstalling. Which is what I am going to do. It seems that there are some people who have put up "good comments" about the product. But me for one will not. Not good publicity for Filter Forge.

I know filterforge is a great program (from folks I know that use it wonderfully). I've been aware of the program since it's beginning; just too cheap to buy it. lol

Hope my key comes soon. See other folks have been having issues, but I trust FF will send the key when it can. Looking forward to playing with it. :)

i have downloaded and installed the program. Signed up twice for the key but it has not arrived. so if it doesn't arrive before the todays giveaway expires does that mean that program is not going to accept the registration key that arrives from you in hours - I have been waiting for over 6 hours and yes I checked the spam folder again and again.

I really wanted this program - it looks like a great addition to my collection of picture fixing programs.

kim s

To GOTD and Filter Forge - you have made for One. Happy. Hamster(girl) - thankyouthankyouthankyou for offering this awesome program on GOTD, it's made my day!
About ten years ago, I would download almost every day whatever was being offered on GOTD - I knew nothing about PC's back then, and checking out these different programs really contributed to my overall digital knowledge...however, these last few years, I hardly even check the feed...why? My interest is in graphics, either 2D or 3D - it's rare to see a program offered here that falls into that category. So you just imagine how it felt when I - for some unknown reason - decided to swing by, and found Filter Forge Pro - AAAAAAHHH!!!! I've been hearing about this program for YEARS, and have always wanted to try it out, but I don't install many trial softwares (I'm just weird that way, lol), nor do I have the $ to buy any right now. I must have been one of the first few people to dl'd this last night because my reg key came within 5 minutes, and installed on my Win7 machine with no problems - yet, lol. Been peeking thru their library, found some great filters, and plan on spending some time with a few tutorials. Filter Forge is a must-have for anyone even mildly interested in computer graphics/Photoshop - you guys are my heroes! Now, if you can convince the folks who make ZBrush to do a giveaway, then I could die happy ;)

For anyone looking for more filters to download -

1. Run Filter Forge.
2. Go to Main Menu > Tools > Options > Online tab.
3. Select the "Use the built-in library browser (obsolete)" option.

Then when you click on "Download More Filters" (on top right hand corner) on the Main Menu, it will take you to a new page with various filters. Select and click on the ones you want and it will add to Download button at the bottom. Enjoy!

I, too, have been waiting several hours for the registration e-mail. Has anyone figured out what's going on?

Great program!
I've put in feedback twice over the past several hours, not had it show up at all. Here it is again:
Expand the scope of the program so that it works as a plug in in more programs, such as Gimp, Zoner, etc. Enable import of native formats for the standalone program from Photoshop, Gimp, etc. Enable import of vector based images, such as SVG, which might require having the import routine ask what size image to create, thereby making a raster image.

I looked at their site's gallery - seems to be nice software. Cannot stay up any longer waiting for the registration code, so I'm hoping when I receive it I can use it on the trial version.

Going on 5 hours waiting for the registration code. Looks like I'll time out before I get the code. Would have been a great program.

What happens if our registration information doesn't come before the cut off time? Can we still register?

Going on five hours and still no registration code (Gmail). Any ideas how to speed up the process? Should I try again?

Installed and registered after some wait for the registration code on Win 7.
Trying it out and loving it.

Lots of filters seem available I can't seem to find them in today's download, cartoon filters look interesting but where are they?
Their website seems to show a lot of filters that I don't have an nor can I find how to download them.
For anyone in a similar situation this link to a YouTube video may be of some assistance:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ToH-xhp43Q
Not tested this idea but it looks usable, do hope it works, love these filters.

Tried it, liked it, don't like the long wait to register but will wait as it is a pretty good program from my early testing.
Activation process could have been done in a read me like most others.
Other information requested was not really needed to try this program.

Every time I try to install the program, it does nothing. I get the successfully activated window then it opens this page in my browser. No program to install. Yes. I clicked on setup.exe. (this is not my first program here) I even tried installing it through software informer and still can't get it to work. Any ideas? I already have my regisitration code through email but no program installed.

I see many comments about not getting registration code e-mail just wanted to say be patient as it took , 3 hrs and 15 min. , to get mine, Outlook e-mail, once I did receive it, registration went smoothly, apparently they weren't prepared for all the requests. It looks like a great program. Thanks Filter Forge & GOTD

Have known how good this software is since I started as a beta tester for the original release (which I still use). Beta tested every version now and thanks to GOTD & Filter Forge I have a full version of 4 finally (Finances and the fact my filters have never been popular enough to win me a full version being the reason, not because I didn't love beta testing this fantastic piece of software)

Downloaded and installed with no problems.
Completed the application form and clicked 'Send'.
That was over 2 hours ago and still no email with license key.

This is a major giveaway that would be very useful indeed to me, I'd hate to lose out if the email arrives after time is up, is there any way to speed things up - or do I re-send my details?

I waited a long time for the key, but it was worth the wait. The plug-in is great !! Awesome! Thank You GOTD and Thank You Filter Forge!! :-D

It looks like they are not on top of this for getting out registrations -- I see many people are still waiting, as am I. It looks like a great piece of software -- it would be a shame if we all didn't get the activation in time, to convert it from the trial version to the Giveaway Pro version.

If I don't get the activation in time, I'll just uninstall it -- I don't think I'm going to use the trial version.

I filled out the form and wait for the key. I'm waiting, waiting ... three hours ... nothing and nothing. :-(((((

I don't see the point of acquiring software as powerful as this with the proviso that I can't use it commercially. I wonder how many people agree with that, and whether anyone could actually check anyway. Can we get an official Filter Forge comment about commercial use please?

Thank you,
Barry

how to install this GCD software?? it`s not .exe

I left a positive comment earlier, but had to stop back in to say WOW WOW WOW. This just gets better with each photo and new technique I throw at it. This is an AMAZING giveaway!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I'm SOLD.

The program installed in Window 10 perfectly. HOWEVER, after several hours, and several attempts with both Chrome and FireFox, to get a registration code to to avail, I removed this program.

THANK YOU GOTD for this great awesome plug-in! Although I check here almost daily, I rarely download. Today, I downloaded & installed seamlessly. There WAS a slight delay in receiving the registration code, but it did arrive just fine, and it completed the licensing without fail. I'd give the ease of install a 4.5 out of 5. Next, I fired it up as a stand-alone, then I brought up Photoshop, and used this as a plug-in. WOW! I've never actually used a plug-in in Photoshop before, (I use CS6). I brought up a portrait, created a copy of the layer, and headed straight to the FilterForge Plug-in. I am SO impressed! This is an absolute keeper. I think it is fantastic that the developer gets a chance to have a potential customer try a real version, without the 30-day window that I never seem to make. I just never give anything a fair try when I know it's got a window on it. This is so much fun - I finally see the beauty of Photoshop plugins. The results were impressive - I wish I could post before & after pics in this post to share. NICE Giveaway!!

On the page to activate filled out the form but did not receive anything on the mail box
Was shown to party "Filter Forge 4 Pro active - what next?" However, the program does not start, in CS6 in the "filters" Filter Forge4 listed but when you try to start the displayed "error, software error".where is free license code?

Ok, now again I have to tone down my girly excitement. ^_^ I've been wanting this software for quite some time as I'm 3d graphics enthusiast and programs like this are quite useful. Normally, people in my field have the luxury of Photoshop but I stuck it out with GIMP. I'm not complaining, GIMP is not a bad thing, but It's nice to see quality, STAND ALONE generators like Filter Forge that can compliment open source software too - getting it for free is even better. Thank you for that. Like others, I too would like to see the library go offline but this might be an unreasonable request due to the ability to create, obtain and share filters on a seconds notice. The tutorials are decent but I say just jump on in there and give it a try. You'll learn what you need through trial and error. That's what we did.

Downloaded and installed the program, no problems. But when it came to registering it, nothing! I filled out the form twice and still nothing. I also checked my spam folder, nothing. I suspect I will be deleting the program soon. Too bad it looked like a good program to have.

A little help please, the installer isn't working, it says that it's activated and whenever I try to install Filter Forge it just redirects me to the folder with the GOTD installer.

The company can offer here whatever it wants. This has nothing to do with fairness.

I have Filter Forge 5 and, can say without a doubt that it is a great program. It has an easy to understand Interface and is easy to use. It can be used as a plugin for recent builds of PhotoShop, and Paint Shop Pro (to name a couple), or you can use it as a standalone application. The support is top notch, especially if you signup for their forum community, as many members are willing to provide tips, tricks, and tutorials.

If you are a graphic artist, this software is a must have!

L.Cleveland Major.

Hello..I can;t get https://www.giveawayoftheday.com/filter-forge-4015/#
to install on my win 10 'puter? I unzip d/l to folder click setup.exe get popup saying program registered but nothing installs on my computer?

P.S. got the key back from FF but no program to put it in?

Downloaded and installed without problem. Filled in the required information on the registration page and waited, and waited, and waited. No software registration number. I'm concerned about the private information that was required by the company in order to get a registration number. Deleted.

I have to echo the positive comments of other users. I used the Filter Forge free filters for quite some time, and then had the opportunity to try FF 3. It may have been through GOTD - I don't remember, but I paid for an upgrade to FF 4, and recently paid for an upgrade to FF 5. If you do photo editing with anything other than a simple one-step optimizer, I suggest you grab this one. Even if you only use it occasionally, it comes at no cost for you today, and you may find it becoming one of your favorite tools. (I am not affiliated with the company.)

As for working with specific graphic editors, I don't recall having a problem getting it to work as a plugin with any of the mainstream ones. I definitely had it working with Photoshop, PSP, Photodirector, and Zoner, but I may have had to manipulate some links to get that to work with Zoner. I just don't remember. It's been awhile, but it definitely is doable, at least with Win7 Ultimate.

Thank you, Jane! And also to other folks from Filter Forge who have been helping out today.

This is an absolutely fantastic addition to anyone's graphic toolkit.

I have been working with it since version 2.

(For folks who worry about the price, FF is always running promotions with great discounts for the most current version. (A NEW copy of V5 is currently on sale for $79 which is 80% off the list price for the Professional version. Upgrades are even cheaper.) And how often does a vendor tell you the giveaway license is good for future re-installs, once you register, if needed?

The program itself can be used on a very basic level, or it can take you into great depth.

The library of filters is constantly growing. You can purchase a full copy of the entire library if you desire, or you can simply search for and download what you actually need at anytime for free.

Each filter, depending on the kind of filter it is, has numerous adjustments that can be made.

One caveat.... you need to pay attention to the fact that not all filters made using FF 5 can be used in FF 4. There are new features in V5 that require elements of V5 for the filter to work correctly. That said, however, there are currently a total of 11599 filters in the library - many of which will work fine with V4.

If the info they request is too much for you, by all means pass this one by, but I would highly recommend - if the manipulation of Graphics is a major part of your creative life - picking up this giveaway copy of V4 Professional.

(Shoot, even if manipulation of Graphic elements is simply a fun hobby, get this one.)

Thanks to GOTD and Filter Forge for an excellent giveaway today!

waiting for email reg right now.
Im not comfortable with all these mandatory questions
so I guess I will use any street
* First Name
* Last Name
* Email
Company
* Street Address
* City
State/Province
* ZIP/Postal Code
* Country
Phone

I have FF 5 and use it quite often, I find it to be incredibly useful and powerful. This app gives you access to the creative juices of thousands of very talented users. If you are at all interested in graphics and photo manipulation you need to be part of this unique creation.

The more I explore it I find that this Filter Forge is by far one of the best image processing gem in a long time, but boy what a learning curve does it have....

Most are not filters, but image generators.
Also, their Frame generator will square out any image imported :(

Some interesting filters, sepia always a difficult one is with some tweaking the best I have seen, sadly it is not possible to get the beautiful depth of the darker areas of the real thing, but still this one is acceptable.
Old Photo was another nice filter and the plug-ins worked well with an old version of Photoshop.
The plug-ins are unusual in that they take you out of Photoshop and into today's download, when you click apply you go back into Photoshop.
Attempted to use it in Zoner 17; it appeared as a plug-in, but failed to work.

An interesting and useful set of filters that should be welcome in your image toolbox, if you can afford it.

I run the setup.exe and nothing happened.
I gave all my data to get the key but didn't come any email to the inbox.
So they are PHISHING!

This one's a keeper! Great potential and working with CS5 can be of great assistance. The variations are endless, so keep this one.

This fine GOTD 8bf plugin work fine with IrfanView freeware, makes it even better.