Has anyone else noticed that the latest upgrade of Irfanview does RAW? (Page 2): Not all raw converters are created equal. I prefer is use one that is specific to the camera/brand.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Not all raw converters are created equal. I prefer is use one that is specific to the camera/brand.

RichinSeattle

robertcbyrd wrote:

... My comment relates more to how awesome Irfanview really is. I haven't researched it, but how in the world is there a business model that supports such a great product when the price is ZERO? It's lightning fast. It renders excellent images. It allows me to delete unwanted shots on the spot. Good grief Batman!

Heck I haven't even plunged into Irfanview in any depth at all but I am blown away.

It was created by a Bosnian gentleman - Irfan Skiljan - in 1996, while he was a grad student (engineering, I believe). What's amazing is that he keeps it updated continuously, (I've been using it since ~2002) and, apparently, it's his hobby. As far as I know, he hasn't made - or asked for - a penny. He should be put into the photographers' hall of fame.

parmruss

Ditto to that!

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

RichinSeattle wrote:

It was created by a Bosnian gentleman - Irfan Skiljan - in 1996, while he was a grad student (engineering, I believe). What's amazing is that he keeps it updated continuously, (I've been using it since ~2002) and, apparently, it's his hobby. As far as I know, he hasn't made - or asked for - a penny. He should be put into the photographers' hall of fame.

He has asked for donations to keep things going.
I believe I sent him $10
around 1996
But that was enough to put me on his mailing list for free updates.

tvhasben Loc: Chattanooga, Tennessee

dck45 wrote:

Jerry, I've looked art every menu and can't find anything referencing 'spot removal'. Where is it?

If you click the edit menu, on the dropdown you will see "Show Paint Dialog" That's where the spot removal tool and other paint tools are. I have been a long, long time user and it's probably the most downloaded application of all time. The only thing it doesn't have is history so you can't go back several actions and undo and it doesn't have layers or masks.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

tvhasben wrote:

If you click the edit menu, on the dropdown you will see "Show Paint Dialog" That's where the spot removal tool and other paint tools are. I have been a long, long time user and it's probably the most downloaded application of all time. The only thing it doesn't have is history so you can't go back several actions and undo and it doesn't have layers or masks.

The Paint Dialog (also f12) has a clone item, but I don't see anything I would call spot removal.
Ctrl-z will undo one action, but no further back.

Help (f1) returns nothing on search for spot removal.

11bravo

RichinSeattle wrote:

It was created by a Bosnian gentleman - Irfan Skiljan - in 1996, while he was a grad student (engineering, I believe). What's amazing is that he keeps it updated continuously, (I've been using it since ~2002) and, apparently, it's his hobby. As far as I know, he hasn't made - or asked for - a penny. He should be put into the photographers' hall of fame.

I too stumbled across it back when he was a student, liked it so much, also sent him, think a $20 as I was so impressed. It's a must install on every computer I have. Quite the legacy for him.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Linda From Maine wrote:

If this page is up to date, you need a plug-in to read cr2: https://www.irfanview.com/main_formats.htm

One recommendation I saw about editing raw in IrfanView is to save as tiff.

Hi Linda,
Do you know what more you get with the paid version? They list a $2.33 per month or purchase outright for 29.95 option. The free version is pretty good in itself.
Thanks,
Mike

11bravo

Bridges wrote:

Hi Linda,
Do you know what more you get with the paid version? They list a $2.33 per month or purchase outright for 29.95 option. The free version is pretty good in itself.
Thanks,
Mike

IrfanView is freeware for personal (home) use. If used commercially, then it requires a purchased license.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

11bravo wrote:

IrfanView is freeware for personal (home) use. If used commercially, then it requires a purchased license.

Yes, they do have a commercial version for sell at a slightly higher price, but they also list a home version for 24.95 and another personal version for 29.95. I think the commercial version is 34.95. Look at their web site and you will see what I mean.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

From https://www.irfanview.com/main_what_is_engl.htm :

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Commercial users: please contact me by E-Mail for prices and discounts.
(the price for one (single) license: US$ 12.00 or EUR 10,00; discounts for 11+ licenses)
(perpetual license, valid for all 32 and 64 bit versions)

I want to continue working on this program, therefore, your registration will be an incentive for me to add new functions and increase the program's quality.

Any suggestions, feedback and comments are welcome and won't be ignored.

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