If you or your institution already purchased a license for GetData Graph Digitizer, using a portable version of the same version may be permissible for personal convenience. However, distributing or downloading a cracked portable version is illegal in most jurisdictions.
Legitimate alternatives (free and open-source) include:
If you need graph digitization but want to avoid legal and security pitfalls, try these open-source or freemium tools:
| Software | Platform | Key Feature | |--------------|--------------|------------------| | WebPlotDigitizer (webplotdigitizer.com) | Web-based, no install | SVG export, automatic calibration, completely free | | Engauge Digitizer | Windows/Mac/Linux | Open-source, supports multiple curves, batch mode | | Plot Digitizer | Java-based | Manual point extraction, good for simple tasks | | DigitizeIt (trial) | Windows/Mac | Excellent polishing tools, reasonable one-time fee |
Recommendation: Use WebPlotDigitizer for occasional use (runs in your browser, no installation, no malware risk). It is more accurate and feature-rich than GetData 2.24.
The .rar archive likely contains:
The “Portable” label means settings are saved locally within the folder, not in the Windows registry.