Choosing the Right Photo Software
Photo programs abound, ranging from inexpensive solutions for beginners to high-end options geared to professionals. The good news is that if you don't need serious photo-editing capabilities, you may find a free program that serves your needs. The next section offers a look at a few of these freebies; following that, I present some programs to consider when the free options don't meet your needs.
Three free photo programs
If you don't do much retouching or other manipulation of your photos, one of the following free programs may be a good solution:
- Nikon ViewNX 2: This program, found on the CD included in your camera box, provides a photo organizer plus a few photo-editing features. You also can use the program to download pictures and to convert Raw files to a standard format. I show you how to accomplish both tasks later in this chapter.
Figure 6-1 offers a look at the ViewNX 2 window as it appears when you use Thumbnail Grid view mode, one of three display options available from the View menu.
Figure 6-1: Nikon ViewNX 2, free with your camera, offers a photo organizer and some photo-editing functions.
Two very cool program features to note:- Viewing picture metadata: After you download photos, you can view picture metadata, which is hidden data ...
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