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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:

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.

2. Select and Send to Editor - In Viewer, you can:

• Select multiple photos (Cmd+click for individual selection, Shift+click for ranges)
• Right-click and choose “Send to Editor” or use the toolbar button
• This opens the Editor with your selected photos loaded

Using Editor for Multiple Photos:

Once in Editor, you'll see your photos in a filmstrip at the bottom. You can:

• Click between photos to switch which one you're editing
• Apply edits to one photo, then use “Copy Adjustments” and “Paste Adjustments” to apply the same settings to other photos
• Use the “Batch” feature for applying identical adjustments to all loaded photos at once

Efficient Multi-Photo Editing Tips:

• For similar lighting conditions: Edit one photo completely, then copy those adjustments to similar photos
• For different photos needing individual attention: Load them all in Editor but edit each one individually
• For consistent processing: Use the Batch processing tools for things like resizing, format conversion, or applying the same filter

Saving Your Work:

• 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

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.

Here's what each of those PhotoScape X menu items does:

Cut Out

• Removes backgrounds from photos or isolates subjects
• Uses AI-powered automatic background removal or manual selection tools
• Great for creating transparent PNGs, replacing backgrounds, or preparing images for collages
• Useful when you want to extract a person or object from their original background

Batch

• Processes multiple photos with the same settings automatically
• Can resize, rename, convert formats, apply filters, add watermarks, or adjust exposure across many photos at once
• Perfect for preparing photos for web galleries, social media, or when you need consistent sizing/formatting
• Saves huge amounts of time compared to editing each photo individually

Collage

• Creates multi-photo layouts and photo grids
• Offers templates for combining multiple photos into one image
• Good for creating photo albums, before/after comparisons, or social media posts
• Can arrange photos in grids, frames, or artistic layouts

Combine

• Merges multiple photos into panoramas or long strips
• Can stitch photos together horizontally or vertically
• Useful for creating panoramic landscapes or combining related sequential photos
• Different from collage because it creates seamless merged images rather than distinct photo arrangements

Create GIF

• Makes animated GIFs from multiple photos or video clips
• Can control timing, loops, and transitions between frames
• Great for creating simple animations, cinemagraphs, or social media content
• Useful for showing before/after transformations or step-by-step processes

Tools

• Contains utility functions like screen capture, color picker, and other helper tools
• May include features for renaming files, EXIF data viewing, or format conversion
• These are typically quick-access tools that don't require opening the full editor

Store

• Access to additional filters, templates, frames, or effects that can be downloaded
• May include both free and paid content expansions
• Extends PhotoScape's capabilities beyond the built-in features

Each serves different purposes - Batch for efficiency, Cut Out for precision editing, Collage/Combine for creative layouts, GIF for animation, and Tools for utilities.

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:

1. Open one representative photo in Editor
2. Make all your adjustments (exposure, color, contrast, filters, etc.)
3. Get it looking exactly how you want the final result
4. Save or note your settings

1. Go to the main PhotoScape X interface
2. Click on “Batch” (this opens the batch processing module)
3. You'll see a different interface designed for bulk operations

1. Add Photos: Drag and drop your photos into the batch queue, or use “Add Files” to browse and select them
2. Choose Operations: Select what you want to do:
   • Resize (dimensions, percentage, or file size)
   • Format conversion (JPEG, PNG, etc.)
   • Rename files with patterns
   • Add watermarks or text
   • Apply filters or adjustments

• If you want to replicate your manual edits, you'll need to recreate those settings in the batch interface
• The batch processor has its own adjustment controls (not a direct copy from Editor)
• Set quality, output format, and destination folder

1. Review your settings and output folder
2. Click “Start” or “Process” to begin
3. PhotoScape will process all photos with identical settings

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.