Zevrix Solutions (www.zevrix.com) has released LinkOptimizer 4.9.44, a maintenance update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign.

LinkOptimizer allows users to reduce the size of InDesign links and speed up processing by automatically eliminating excess image data, performing essential image adjustments and converting file formats. The new version recognizes profiles in user’s ColorSync folder, improves alpha channels handling during format conversion and introduces other bug fixes and improvements.

LinkOptimizer 4.9.44 requires Mac OS X 10.6 or higher and is available for purchase from the Zevrix website for US$259.95 (there’s a “lite” version for $179.95) as well as from authorized resellers and Adobe Exchange. A demo version is available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and is a $130 to upgrade from previous versions.