Picasa replacement??? (Page 2): From a rank amateur's perspective, I'm surprised no one has mentioned Google Photos. Working well for me on my PC (Windows 10), iPhone and iPad.

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Jun 11, 2018 08:49:09 #

geezerguy

From a rank amateur's perspective, I'm surprised no one has mentioned Google Photos. Working well for me on my PC (Windows 10), iPhone and iPad.

Jun 11, 2018 08:59:31 #

achesley Loc: SW Louisiana

I went Faststone. If I need more, I have LR Classic as been a LR user since LR3. Love what Faststone does for me. Pacasi is long gone.

Jun 11, 2018 09:04:30 #

JR69 Loc: Wolverine Michigan

Buzzard Bob wrote:

I have been looking for a replacement for Picasa a... (show quote)

I use to use Picasa years ago and it worked fine. A Pro turned me on to FastStone and have never looked back. Does all the basic processing. I also have Photo Shop but rarely use it. To big of a learning curve

Jun 11, 2018 09:16:29 #

jmizera Loc: Austin Texas

COLANN wrote:

Hi, I also use Picasa, but as it is no loger being supported, as I am on widows 10l i use photos, which is in the menu and find it to not only easy to use, but very good, it is a junp up from Picasa, but you do not have to be a Boffin to understand. Also I have also downloaded Photoshop elements express, which is a free one, and use that, also easy to understand and use,
Try these as they wont cost you anything, and I think you will be very pleased with the results, I know I am...

I agree. MS Photos is a great little app. Very well designed, and could not be easier to use. I am constantly surprised at how many people are unaware it's there.

Jun 11, 2018 09:25:39 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Sent you a PM regarding Picasa download. Have not heard back from you.
Mark

Jun 11, 2018 09:31:31 #

wishaw

I use picasa for the catalogue. I have 150 albums some with over 2000 pictures. I can search for particular pictures easily. Is there anything out there that will do the same thing. Also would it import the catalogue. It would take me months to recatalogue everything

Jun 11, 2018 09:48:34 #

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

If you are using windows 10 and your photo software stops working you can just about be sure that windows 10 downloaded an update to the operating system and installed it in the background. This is getting to be a common problem. The first thing to try is re-install the photo program and it will probably work just fine until windows 10 mess's with it again on the next update.

Jun 11, 2018 10:06:43 #

agillot

not dead yet ! just lost the way to email pictures , just use another email account for this .

Jun 11, 2018 10:08:53 #

GLKTN Loc: TN

rcarol wrote:

I just installed Picassa 3 on my laptop within the last hour and it runs perfectly with no hiccups. I normally run Lightroom and Photoshop but wanted to make sure Picassa 3 would work under Windows 10 for a friend. It's good to go.

Which site is safe to download Picassa 3 from?

Jun 11, 2018 10:10:41 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Its catalog and editing features still work. Can't email from it, but that is a very small issue.
Mark

wishaw wrote:

Jun 11, 2018 11:16:29 #

wrobart

I have downloaded Faststone and have been using it and have the following observations:

1. The work flow is very slow taking possibly 4 times longer to edit each picture,
2. The number of editing functions available are not as comprenhensive as Picasa 3,
3. The graphic user interface is not as intuitive as Picasa,
4. Moving pics from one file folder to another is slow and tedious. It was fast and simple in Picasa 3,
5. The learning curve is not a problem but simply takes a bunch of browsing until you know where things are,
6. The price is right but the functionality is less than what I'm used to with Picasa 3.

I have made one attempt to download another copy of Picasa # but no luck so far. I a bit concerned about getting a download that's infected with a virus and will do some more searching. I'll not keep Faststone if I can reload Picasa 3. My present copy comes up with an error message that will not allow opening the program. Hopefully I can get back to Picasa # with a fresh copy.

Jun 11, 2018 11:29:59 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I can offer you a free/no malware, ... download of Picasa from my Dropbox.
You may check me out with others on UHH. I've provided it for others.
PM me with your email address.
Mark

wrobart wrote:

I have downloaded Faststone and have been using it... (show quote)

Jun 11, 2018 12:51:45 #

Mwestavr

I'm only 71 and can't stand the learning curve; use Picasa but export is a pain

Jun 11, 2018 12:54:55 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I'm 81. There are easier ways to "export", email a photo. Do you have an email account? I'll be happy to assist. PM me.
Mark

Mwestavr wrote:

I'm only 71 and can't stand the learning curve; use Picasa but export is a pain

Jun 11, 2018 12:57:15 #

jmizera Loc: Austin Texas

wrobart wrote:

4. Moving pics from one file folder to another is slow and tedious. It was fast and simple in Picasa 3,

I just use Windows Explorer to manage the actual files. Using any of these apps for actual photo file management can lead to problems. You can still use them to search and sort via EXIF data or other tags. Although, Explorer can do much of this too.

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