![]() An optional "IPTC Stationery Pad" offers a wealth of description such as location, licensing, and even detailed information about any model shot. When you insert digital photo media, the app's "Ingest" dialog pops up with choices for source, destination, and whether to only import raw camera files. A left panel shows your computer's disk folder structure. ![]() Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).)Īs you'd expect from a pro-level program, Photo Mechanic's interface is no-nonsense. Versions of the software for both Mac OS X and Windows are available, and capabilities are nearly identical on both. It does, however, let you organize and rate your images, and then export them to another app for editing, upload them to an online service, or print them. So why would the pros want to use a separate app, and does it make sense for serious amateurs?įirst off, you should be clear that Photo Mechanic not only doesn't let you edit photos, but it's also not meant for processing raw camera files. Apple's Aperture 3 ($80, 4 stars) and Adobe's Lightroom 4 ($149, 4.5 stars) can both perform these functions, while adding the ability to actually adjust and edit the images. But seasoned pro photographers have long sworn by Photo Mechanic as the fastest importer and previewer, and the most capable tool for organizing thousands of shots.
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