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photoscape [2025.06.28 10:42] – Steve Isenbergphotoscape [2025.06.28 11:21] (current) – Steve Isenberg
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 This information from AI Chatbots with some of my edits (improvements I hope!).  Basing on Photoscape X version 4.2.1.  It's free; download your own copy from [[http://x.photoscape.org]] -- note as of this writing (June 2025) the Photoscape X site does not support HTTPS. This information from AI Chatbots with some of my edits (improvements I hope!).  Basing on Photoscape X version 4.2.1.  It's free; download your own copy from [[http://x.photoscape.org]] -- note as of this writing (June 2025) the Photoscape X site does not support HTTPS.
  
-<fs xx-large>Using Photoscape X</fs>+ 
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 +<fs xx-large>Using PhotoScape X</fs> 
 +  * [[#about_photoScape_x_and_other_editors|PhotoScape X and Other Editors (comparison)]]
   * [[#viewer_and_editor|Viewer and Editor]]   * [[#viewer_and_editor|Viewer and Editor]]
   * [[#other_photoScape_abilities|Other PhotoScape Abilities]]   * [[#other_photoScape_abilities|Other PhotoScape Abilities]]
   * [[#batch_processing_steps|Batch Processing]]   * [[#batch_processing_steps|Batch Processing]]
  
-====Viewer and Editor====+=====Viewer and Editor=====
  
 PhotoScape X has a workflow designed around its Viewer and Editor working together for efficient batch editing. Here's how to use them effectively:\\ //adapted from AI Chatbots and geared towards use on MacBook// PhotoScape X has a workflow designed around its Viewer and Editor working together for efficient batch editing. Here's how to use them effectively:\\ //adapted from AI Chatbots and geared towards use on MacBook//
  
-**Basic Workflow:**+====Basic Workflow:====
  
 1. **Start with Viewer** - This is your file browser and organizer. Open it to navigate to your photo folder and see thumbnails of all your images. 1. **Start with Viewer** - This is your file browser and organizer. Open it to navigate to your photo folder and see thumbnails of all your images.
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   * This opens the Editor with your selected photos loaded   * This opens the Editor with your selected photos loaded
  
-**Using Editor for Multiple Photos:**+====Using Editor for Multiple Photos====
  
 Once in Editor, you'll see your photos in a filmstrip at the bottom. You can: Once in Editor, you'll see your photos in a filmstrip at the bottom. You can:
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   * Use the ”Batch” feature for applying identical adjustments to all loaded photos at once   * Use the ”Batch” feature for applying identical adjustments to all loaded photos at once
  
-**Efficient Multi-Photo Editing Tips:**+====Efficient Multi-Photo Editing Tips====
  
   * **For similar lighting conditions**: Edit one photo completely, then copy those adjustments to similar photos   * **For similar lighting conditions**: Edit one photo completely, then copy those adjustments to similar photos
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   * **For consistent processing**: Use the Batch processing tools for things like resizing, format conversion, or applying the same filter   * **For consistent processing**: Use the Batch processing tools for things like resizing, format conversion, or applying the same filter
  
-**Saving Your Work:**+====Saving Your Work====
   * You can save individual photos as you go, or use ”Export All” to save all edited photos at once   * You can save individual photos as you go, or use ”Export All” to save all edited photos at once
   * Set up export presets in preferences for consistent file naming and format settings   * Set up export presets in preferences for consistent file naming and format settings
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 The key advantage is that Viewer helps you organize and select your photos efficiently, while Editor lets you work on multiple photos without constantly reopening files. This workflow is much faster than editing photos one at a time from scratch. The key advantage is that Viewer helps you organize and select your photos efficiently, while Editor lets you work on multiple photos without constantly reopening files. This workflow is much faster than editing photos one at a time from scratch.
  
-====Other PhotoScape Abilities====+=====Other PhotoScape Abilities=====
  
 Here's what the other PhotoScape X menu items does: Here's what the other PhotoScape X menu items does:
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 Each serves different purposes - Batch for efficiency, Cut Out for precision editing, Collage/Combine for creative layouts, GIF for animation, and Tools for utilities. Each serves different purposes - Batch for efficiency, Cut Out for precision editing, Collage/Combine for creative layouts, GIF for animation, and Tools for utilities.
  
-==== Batch Processing Steps ====+===== Batch Processing Steps =====
  
 You typically would edit one picture first to get the look you want, then use Batch to apply those same settings to multiple photos. Here's the step-by-step process: You typically would edit one picture first to get the look you want, then use Batch to apply those same settings to multiple photos. Here's the step-by-step process:
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 **Important Note**: Batch processing uses its own adjustment controls rather than copying exact Editor settings. So you'll need to manually recreate your desired look using the batch interface's sliders and options. This is why it's helpful to have your reference photo open for comparison while setting up the batch job. **Important Note**: Batch processing uses its own adjustment controls rather than copying exact Editor settings. So you'll need to manually recreate your desired look using the batch interface's sliders and options. This is why it's helpful to have your reference photo open for comparison while setting up the batch job.
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 +=====About PhotoScape X and Other Editors=====
 +PhotoScape X is a comprehensive photo editing and management application that combines basic-to-advanced editing tools with batch processing, collage creation, and organizational features in an intuitive interface.
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 +Compare to other photo editors
 +  * Adobe Photoshop Elements: no free version, cost is $100 for 3-years
 +  * GIMP: Free
 +  * Canva: Free version available (premium costs $15/month)
 +  * Luminar Neo: 7-day trial; subscription-based pricing
 +  * Paint.NET: Windows only, free
 +  * Affinity Photo: no free version, cost for one-time purchase $70-100
 +  * Fotor: Free online version available (has watermark); pro version (with advanced features and AI, $39.99-89.99/year)
 +  * PhotoScape X: Free version, pro version (additional features) one-time purchase $39.99
 +PhotoScape X has an excellent balance of features and ease-of-use, strong batch processing capabilities, all-in-one approach (editing, organizing, etc), good value for the money (the version described here is free), and has an intuitive workflow between Viewer and Editor.
  
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