Austin, TX February 23, 2002 - Photodex Corporation, a leading provider of digital imaging software announced today integrated support for Bignose Internet printing services with Photodex's image organization software for Windows CompuPic 6.X. With this update, millions of Photodex consumers and professional customers will be able to order Bignose custom photo products with just a click in the CompuPic software.

Due to release in the second quarter of 2002 in all versions of the CompuPic software, users of the software will be able to select images for automatic uploading to Bignose's on-line ordering process for posters, canvas prints, Giant Puzzles, and other custom photo products. With a "click" of the mouse selected images on the users local computer will be automatically uploaded to the Bignose site for ordering. To optimize the user experience, the CompuPic software will initially upload a low-resolution thumbnail of the image for quick access to the Bignose ordering site. While the user is completing their order, the CompuPic software will upload a high-resolution version of the image in the background greatly reducing any upload "wait time" for the user. In addition, the high-resolution image will be automatically optimized by the CompuPic software for poster-sized output.

"We're very excited about the integration with CompuPic and our relationship with Photodex," said Tim Flanagan, CEO of Bignose, Inc. "It's clear with recent announcements in the on-line photo community that consumers want to work with and organize their images on their local PC yet have the convenience of on-line ordering for custom photo products," continued Mr. Flanagan.

The release of CompuPic 6.2 is a free upgrade for customers who have purchased the CompuPic program within the last year. The CompuPic family are the world's fastest growing image management applications. CompuPic Express, CompuPic and CompuPic Pro are available online from www.photodex.com. All products offer a fully-functional 30-day evaluation period and may be registered online. CompuPic Express is available for $24.95, CompuPic is available for $39.95 and CompuPic Pro for $99.95. Orders can be placed on the secure ordering page at www.photodex.com, or by calling the sales department at 1-800-37-PHOTO (800-377-4686).

"Until now, there has never been an easier way to manage and upload pictures to the internet for custom photo products. Photodex and Bignose give users more options for using digital images," said Photodex President, Paul Schmidt.

About Bignose.com
Founded in 1999, BigNose.com is the leading online supplier of custom large format products to partners, businesses and consumers. Its mission is to provide a large variety of customized and personalized large format products such as posters, canvas prints, Giant Photo Puzzles, wrapping paper and other products to a wide audience through partnerships with on-line photographic e-tailers. Bignose.com also serves customers through traditional photographic product retailers and directly through independent photographers. Bignose.com is a privately held company headquartered in Washington State. For more information on Bignose, Inc. visit our Web site www.bignose.com.

About Photodex Corporation
Founded in 1987 and based in Austin, TX, Photodex Corporation develops innovative imaging and media applications helping computer users organize and use their photos, clip art, fonts, videos, and sound files effectively and creatively. The Photodex CompuPic product line has won numerous awards and is a favorite of users working with digital media. Photodex also produces a professional line including Photodex PictureCD which allows professional photo labs and studios to produce full featured picture CDs.

Photodex Corporation Contact Amanda Sahliyeh amanda@photodex.com Photodex Corporation 925 Westbank Drive Austin, TX 78746 (512) 406-3066

Bignose.com Inc. Contact Michael Reiher (michael@bignose.com) Bignose.com (877) 672-4466

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