Picasa Replacement
May 23, 2019 14:41:46 #
May 23, 2019 14:42:36 #
fehutch
Loc: gulfport, ms
bobishkan wrote:
Support is not the problem with Picasa. Google set it up so you cannot email anything from it!
I use a third party email client “Thunderbird” - free from Mozilla - on both Win 10 and Linux Mint PCs. When I open email at the bottom of the Picasa screen, Thunderbird opens up with whatever image I have selected in Picasa as an attachment. Add an address and hit send. It works.
I do have problems getting Picasa to run on Wine n the Linux system. So most Picasa emails are from th Win 10 box.
May 23, 2019 14:46:15 #
Fred Douglas
Loc: SPRINGFIELD MASONIC RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
i AM TEMPTED to use Google Photo, but through the years I feel I cannot trust google. Every so often they completely change a program like they did Picasa.
May 23, 2019 16:57:25 #
spaceytracey
Loc: East Glacier Park, MT
Yup, that's my thought. As long as it works, keep using it. I happen to love it for basic fixes. IMO, the B&W filters are better than those in NIK. I've been using it a lot in the past 2 wks for spot removal. Discovered dust on my sensor so..... I also like being able to access the "library" so easily & efficiently in Picassa. Something I haven't figured out in PSE.
May 23, 2019 17:41:41 #
PaleoMan
Loc: Hartland, WI
Agree. I used to use FLICKR but when they transitioned to a new photo-editor it was a down-grade. Slow process makes it difficult to get through any volume. I've been fairly pleased with Google for the simple tweaks.
May 24, 2019 18:35:43 #
bobishkan wrote:
Hi There: If you check back for about two years on... (show quote)
I agree with bibishkan . My old version of Picasa (it still works fine) is used 90% of the time with FastStone being used only if I need more sharpening or other refinements.
May 25, 2019 22:53:18 #
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May 26, 2019 10:46:23 #
AlGreg wrote:
Try ACDSee Photo Studio Standard 2019. https://ww... (show quote)
Acdc has a sale right now. $10 for pro version. I'm hard core Adobe, and I just got the acdc and so far an impressed. It can be simple like Picasa or it can be a little harder. I'm going to compare it to Adobe PS.
Even if I do not incorporate it, I will gain knowledge that i might be able to use to help someone else.
https://shop.acdsee.com/en_EN/buy/
May 26, 2019 16:25:52 #
pshane wrote:
I've enjoyed the features of Picasa for years, as it suits me very well.
(I have Lightroom and use it sometimes, BUT, - for my needs, Picasa is great for 90% of my photos.)
As Google seems to have discontinued support for Picasa, I am looking for something close to that same set of features including a SIMPLE set of Editing Tools, Organizing, and Storage of photos, (even if it costs a bit of money), and wondering if anyone has ideas or suggestions? - Thanks!
(I have Lightroom and use it sometimes, BUT, - for my needs, Picasa is great for 90% of my photos.)
As Google seems to have discontinued support for Picasa, I am looking for something close to that same set of features including a SIMPLE set of Editing Tools, Organizing, and Storage of photos, (even if it costs a bit of money), and wondering if anyone has ideas or suggestions? - Thanks!
Googe "Picasa." There are some websites that still have it available for download.
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