I need a file manager for my pictures.
Sep 11, 2019 21:04:37 #
My name is Walter Ward. I'm a 77 year old semi-novice trying to use the manual setting rather than automatic camera settings. But this question concerns file management of my pictures. I have a Windows 7 system loaded with Windows Live Photo Gallery; Adobe Photoshop 5.0; Adobe Photoshop 13. As I download pictures from one of 3 cameras the pictures are assigned to a folder base on the date taken. These folders are stored under "My Pictures". The pictures also appear in either Adobe 5.0 or Adobe 13 depending which program is used to download them. All pictures also appear under Windows Live Photo Gallery.
The problem I'm having is that all pictures that get loaded through Adobe 13 are RAW files. These are not recognized by Windows Live Photo Gallery. When I look at the files in My Pictures I cannot see them. I need a some type of file manager that will permit these RAW files to be viewed as I look through My Pictures.
I hope I have explained my problem in a way that someone can help me. Thanks, Walt
The problem I'm having is that all pictures that get loaded through Adobe 13 are RAW files. These are not recognized by Windows Live Photo Gallery. When I look at the files in My Pictures I cannot see them. I need a some type of file manager that will permit these RAW files to be viewed as I look through My Pictures.
I hope I have explained my problem in a way that someone can help me. Thanks, Walt
Sep 11, 2019 21:16:24 #
Welcome to the forums.
Adobe Lightroom may meet far more than your needs (it includes processing tools).
Adobe Lightroom may meet far more than your needs (it includes processing tools).
Sep 11, 2019 21:21:10 #
Sep 11, 2019 21:39:08 #
mcclennen wrote:
My name is Walter Ward. I'm a 77 year old semi-nov... (show quote)
I'm not sure I fully understand what you want to do, but maybe IrfanView could work for you. It's free, so you don't have much to loose by taking a look at it.
Sep 11, 2019 22:02:06 #
Sep 11, 2019 22:33:58 #
You need to install the appropriate Windows codec for your particular format of raw file to view it. Google something like “windows 7 codec for (your file type) raw files”, install it and reboot. If your 3 cameras use different types of raw files, you’ll need the appropriate codec for each.
Sep 12, 2019 06:29:05 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
You may want to check out On1 as they have cataloging and it is cheaper than Lightroom (no subscription).
Sep 12, 2019 06:49:48 #
This Codec works with Win 7
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/97.html
Irfanview is a great, fast viewer. I use it first to cull a days shoot.
https://www.irfanview.com/
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https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/97.html
Irfanview is a great, fast viewer. I use it first to cull a days shoot.
https://www.irfanview.com/
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Sep 12, 2019 07:56:38 #
Sep 12, 2019 08:00:27 #
Lots of choices, free and not free.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_organizer
http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/multimedia/best-photo-organizing-software/
Basic ideas -
http://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/using-a-controlled-vocabulary-to-organize-digital-photographs--cms-23344
Lots for free -
https://www.digikam.org/
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-digital-photo-organizer.htm
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/10-free-photo-managing-software-you-should-at-least-know/
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/412-best-free-photo-management-software.html
Or not free -
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402024,00.asp
http://photo-organizing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-way-to-organize-a-lifetime-of-photos-1429637857
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_organizer
http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/multimedia/best-photo-organizing-software/
Basic ideas -
http://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/using-a-controlled-vocabulary-to-organize-digital-photographs--cms-23344
Lots for free -
https://www.digikam.org/
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-digital-photo-organizer.htm
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/10-free-photo-managing-software-you-should-at-least-know/
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/412-best-free-photo-management-software.html
Or not free -
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402024,00.asp
http://photo-organizing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-way-to-organize-a-lifetime-of-photos-1429637857
Sep 12, 2019 08:45:22 #
I've been using ThumbsPlus for over 10 years and am very pleased. It is a database driven organizer for photos, keywords, annotations, user fields and a modest but effective photo editor.
See the review - https://www.toptenreviews.com/photo-organizing-software-thumbsplus-review
See the review - https://www.toptenreviews.com/photo-organizing-software-thumbsplus-review
Sep 12, 2019 08:53:40 #
Sep 12, 2019 09:50:22 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Microsoft provides a free "codec" file download for older Windows versions that allows you to view RAW files. I don’t use a photo app to put my photos on my PC, I use the Windows File Explorer, then import them into PS Elements 14 for editing.
Sep 12, 2019 10:14:33 #
mcclennen wrote:
My name is Walter Ward. I'm a 77 year old semi-nov... (show quote)
I think Bridge will work, not sure about that, though.
Sep 12, 2019 12:09:56 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Welcome to the forums.
Adobe Lightroom may meet far more than your needs (it includes processing tools).
Adobe Lightroom may meet far more than your needs (it includes processing tools).
I would add, Adobe Lightroom Classic, since Adobe has chosen to confuse its users with multiple Lightroom products.
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