Win XP
I use Irfanview ( Freeware ) for many Jobs. It's possible to run the Programm and control it with a Remote-Mode for many Actions from Basic via ini-File ( create Thumbs, resize/resample, crop, copy/paste into a Pic, etc ... ).
Batch Scanning ( Multiple scanning without leaving Scan Settings like ScanGear )
Just define the Pattern,Output-Path and Format for your Files ... ok starts your Scan-Driver
Batch Conversion / Rename to convert / rename selected Files
Rename : Select a Filepattern to rename all Files with it.
Conversion : Selected Fileoptions are done during the Batch ( i.e. Compressing JPGs )
Conversion - Advanced Options : Many powerful Options to modify your Files during the Batch-Run
A Conversion like this is uselful if you save big sized BMPs or TIFFs. You are able to sample them all down to JPGs with a included Resample or color manipulation.
It's a Freeware with many powerful Options.