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I use Picassa to look at my photos on my PC and it is great but it doesn't show CR3 files - any suggestions for similar software which shows cr3 files?
 
I find that it helps the usability of Faststone if you spend a few minutes setting it up, and apart from layout I think the main key for me is turning on colour management in settings.

A downside is that you can only preview a maximum of 2 images at once, and the method is a bit clunky. Contrast with Bridge where you can easily preview up to about nine without effort.

Also with Faststone, there's a handy switch in the toolbar to turn RAW thumbnails on or off, which can reduce clutter if you just want to see processed jpgs & tiffs.
 
Is there any software from Canon for editing images? I know they used to have their own software, as some of the manufacturers did, but do not know if they still do.

The manufacturers software was always the best at processing the RAW files, as Photoshop et al would have to reverse engineer the conversion, and they can accurately apply picture styles/controls to the RAW files, which match those in camera, though were not too good beyond basic edits. But if you are coming from Picasa, they may be good enough. If they still do it. ;)
 
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redhed17 said:
Is there any software from Canon for editing images? I know they used to have their own software, as some of the manufacturers did, but do not know if they still do.

The manufacturers software was always the best at processing the RAW files, as Photoshop et al would have to reverse engineer the conversion, and they can accurately apply picture styles/controls to the RAW files, which match those in camera, though were not too good beyond basic edits. But if you are coming from Picasa, they may be good enough. If they still do it. ;)
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On 4.19.30 now:

Canon digital photo professional

Canon Digital Photo Professional software editing and asset management of its Canon raw files for its digital SLR cameras Heading: Photo editor for professional
www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk
 
I swapped to Digikam, it is a fantastic free alternative.
Try it and you will not look back.
 
Tysonator said:
I have not heard of this software, can it convert RAW files to DNG, and view all RAW files ?
Reason being I use photoshop camera RAW to convert my canon R7 CR3 files to DNG for LightRoom, and my Sony A6600 RAW files I use Adobe DNG converter !
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It can view cr3 files and dng files but doesn't convert anything AFAIK.
 
Yes, you can view your RAW files with Fastone, edit them and save as a JPEG. Although, it's obviously less sophisticated than something like Photoshop. I find it does all that I want it to do.
 
Plain Nev said:
Yes, you can view your RAW files with Fastone, edit them and save as a JPEG. Although, it's obviously less sophisticated than something like Photoshop. I find it does all that I want it to do.
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As long as it views new camera RAW files I will be happy.
I use stand alone PS & LR so I have no updates when new cameras are released.
 
Tysonator said:
As long as it views new camera RAW files I will be happy.
I use stand alone PS & LR so I have no updates when new cameras are released.
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Well, I can't say about new, new files. But, it certainly opens those from my Fujifilm XT3.
 
Tysonator said:
As long as it views new camera RAW files I will be happy.
I use stand alone PS & LR so I have no updates when new cameras are released.
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Do Adobe still do their DNG converter software? That was a way to use the RAW files from newer cameras with older versions of their software. Or indeed with any software that can read a DNG file.
 
Plain Nev said:
Well, I can't say about new, new files. But, it certainly opens those from my Fujifilm XT3.
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My stand alone PS & LR will not open my Canon R7, or my Sony A6600 RAW files. Hence why I have use PS Camera RAW, and adobe DNG convertor.
I would gladly pay for Abode updates for my cameras, however I do not need all the other updates, and I am not keen on the subscription cost for PS / LR etc
 
Tysonator said:
My stand alone PS & LR will not open my Canon R7, or my Sony A6600 RAW files. Hence why I have use PS Camera RAW, and adobe DNG convertor.
I would gladly pay for Abode updates for my cameras, however I do not need all the other updates, and I am not keen on the subscription cost for PS / LR etc
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Raw therapee will edit R7 files and is free. Corel photoshop is not free but is a one off purchase and does open CR3 files
 
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To simply view the files, there's no need to use any third party software. The Windows and Apple photo apps can both view raw files, and have (very, in the case of windows) basic editing functions.
 
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Delphin said:
To simply view the files, there's no need to use any third party software. The Windows and Apple photo apps can both view raw files, and have (very, in the case of windows) basic editing functions.
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I can not remember if it is my Canon R7, or the Sony A6600 RAW files can not be read by Windows File Explorer !
I am running Windows 11, though only recently upgraded so perhaps I should have another go at viewing !
 
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