Pictures, photos and videos have become an integral part of the recent tech-savvy life. We all have a sizable accumulation of photos, videos and images distributed across our Windows computers. The reason for a large number of photos on the computer is that they are backups from smartphones, cameras etc. As we all want to keep a record of our memories and want to preserve it forever, we create backups on your computer systems.
To manage such a large stash of images is no mean task. Managing them on your own i.e. manually is akin to asking for trouble. So let’s turn to automation over her as well, just like humanfolk have turned to automation in almost every single sphere of life. There are many software programs provided by different software companies which can easily help users to organize their photo collection very quickly and easily. Some of them are particularly helpful in guiding the users of ridding themselves of any duplicate photos that might be located on various locations of the hard drive. Surely none of this can be accomplished manually with great ease as well as speed if somehow the manual method works out in the first place.
Here is a brief intro of some of the best photo management software solutions for Windows which help the user to manage their photos efficiently. One can also use this software to edit, manage as well as categorize the pictures and share them on social media platforms.
ACDSee 20
One of the most used software with exceptional image and video organizing functionality is ACDSee 20 which facilitates the user to sort the photos and share them over the web. This software is designed while keeping in mind the limitations of a novice user, therefore almost every user with a basic level of computer knowledge can try it out. The categorizing of different photos in the software is extremely simple and can be used with great ease. The advanced functionality even allows the user to enhance the photos to their satisfaction. ACDSee 20 also facilitates the editing of the photos’ metadata. The organization of the images or videos can be done just by entering the keywords or calendar day, into different categories of the user’s choice.
Smart Pix Manager
Smart Pix Manager has gained a lot of following in the market due to it offering a wide selection in the sort and organize functions, as well as other associated tools. The added feature of the software is that the user can remove any duplicate files if they are detected, sometimes it also detects duplicates automatically if the option is selected. It also allows the user to import images directly from the camera, scanner, flash drives and so on. It supports 22 of the most common file types associated with images nowadays and allows the user to crop, rotate, flip, apply color enhancement and remove any red-eye in the images. Smart Pix Manager offers one of the widest selections of printable templates. Imagine all the pictures in a beautiful slideshow after editing which can be easily shared over the web.
PaintShop Pro
The software PaintShop Pro comprises of extensive organizing templates and sorting capabilities. It is packed with one of the best editing tools. It allows the user to separate photos by calendar dates, categories, location and so on and sorting of the photos can also be done by rating the photos according to the user’s wish. The Backup Manager can be put to good use for creating backups that will come in handy when required, and the ability to view metadata is another plus point of PaintShop Pro. However, the duplicate image removal is left to the user and might surely occupy the user for a large amount of time. However, the user interface of editing is very friendly and the editing tools are extensive and very handy. Some of the paint tools that are available are paint brushes, pencil tools, blemish fixing features, etc.
CyberLink PhotoDirector 8 Ultra
CyberLink PhotoDirector 8 Ultra helps users organize different images and even music with the help of color labels, ratings, keywords but it fails to provide the option of organizing the photos and videos by calendar dates. However, using this software is really helpful because of its advanced editing tools and fast response rate. It allows the user to view the metadata in its entirety and edit it, keeping the information of camera features intact. One can easily avail its features to import video files and also helps convert parts of the video files to images. The swap tool allows obtaining the perfect photo by editing a blinking eye with a smiling face and so on. The user has the luxury to choose from over 40 different effects which can be added to the pictures using this software.
Zoner Photo Studio X
Like any other photo management software, Zoner Photo Studio X also allows users to organize the photos by color code, description, title, keywords, ratings, dated etc. It is a great choice for beginners as well as advanced users. It is packed with basic as well as advanced photography settings and the Wizard is there to help out the layman user in doing a good job of editing the images. Zoner Photo Studio X provides a customized method of categorizing the photos in accordance with the user’s choice and share them via email as well as various social media platforms.
These are some of the photo management software solutions which can make life very easy for anyone wishing to perform photo management on their Windows computer system.
