2 years, 6 months ago
Is there a program that can automatically open up multiple images at once and arrange them on a grid with their name on/below them?
I do a lot of microscope work and have loads of images I need to organize and analyze. A program that would open up 20+ pictures in a lower resolution that also has the picture title on/next to/within the picture at once, so I can see them side by side would be super.
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If you like Free programs, you'll find Picasa 3 a fine program.
Many features, easy to use, you can sync with free online albums (that can be made private) and is integrated with many Gmail features if you use Gmail.
It automatically adds new images, you can change the views to include filenames, keywords, etc. With a drag & drop organizing, export ability (including to HTML), there's not much it doesn't do.
It even has the ability to crop, correct or do minor edits, create collages, burn images to disc plus many more. Your original files (uncropped/unedited) remain intact until you force Picasa to save/overwrite them.
I've used it for a long time and it's still the easiest, most robust free program out there.
Many features, easy to use, you can sync with free online albums (that can be made private) and is integrated with many Gmail features if you use Gmail.
It automatically adds new images, you can change the views to include filenames, keywords, etc. With a drag & drop organizing, export ability (including to HTML), there's not much it doesn't do.
It even has the ability to crop, correct or do minor edits, create collages, burn images to disc plus many more. Your original files (uncropped/unedited) remain intact until you force Picasa to save/overwrite them.
I've used it for a long time and it's still the easiest, most robust free program out there.
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I like spending other peoples money but my frugality keeps me honest. :)
Please check out this link and tell me if you need me to find a more expensive solution.
http://photo-organizing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
Pay particular attention to the number of file formats supported by each software. Make sure the file format you use are supported before purchasing. Most software has a trial version. There are many "free" organizers out there too, this site at least has the top reviewed ones narrowed down for you. But in this age of paid advertising, I can't guarantee their reviews haven't been compensated (which seems to be going around these days). See for yourself if you like the output formats. Make sure they fit exactly what you're looking for. If not, try another.
NOTE: Before making your final choice, enter the name of the program you choose into Google next to the word "problems". That way if people have anything negative to say (take with a grain of salt of course) you'll have a heads up. With Windows everyone's mileage varies so someone else having a particular problem doesn't mean you will. But if the program just sux overall, it's handy to know before you even download the trial.
Oh and having worked as a Network Admin, run your choice by your IT dept at work to get their feedback before spending the money, since if something goes wrong they'll be the ones that has to fix it!
No, it's random. But if you print or export them, you can organize them however you like. Select a few images then click the Print button and then check out the extra options.
If you still need more, tell me what your budget and operating system is (and if it's 64bit).
My searches are skewed towards programs that work on a Mac, so if you're working in a Linux or Windows environment instead that would be helpful to know so I can narrow my search.
Also I need to know if you'll be editing them (cropping, etc) at all, printing and/or digital display (like web or PowerPoint).
If you create a collage would you need to edit it later or would the collage image (with proper order and filenames) as a new image be okay? If it's only for online display/organization there are more options. (See the Print options mentioned above.)
I'm thinking sub 200 dollars. And I don't need editing software per se, but I also wouldn't turn it down. I only have a 32 bit windows 7 on my work computer. The collage image would suit my purposes assuming they're all properly spaced/sized etc. If I need to compare other groups of photos, I could just make another collage using only those photos. Currently, I just load each one of them individually in powerpoint, and have to painstakingly align them... and It's just a big pain.
Since I could get my lab to pay for it, I would be okay with a program that costs money. I may give picasa a go. It seems to have some of the functionality I'm looking for. The collage function seems really nice. Is there a way to get the picture names on there, and have it default to an organised distribution across the screen instead of random sizes, directions, and positions?