Zoner Photo Studio
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Get in the Zoner! Just updated, Zoner Photo Studio is a great way to organise, edit and share images
WORKFLOW – EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER has one. From how you get the images out of your camera, to what you do with them when you’ve finished editing, we all have subtly different, personalised methods of working. Often, this will involve a combination of processes, perhaps using multiple applications. Yet, just imagine if all this could be done with a single piece of software. Well, dream no more – that’s Zoner Photo Studio’s USP. You’d be forgiven for not being familiar with Zoner, but while there are better-known photo editing solutions out there, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Zoner has been busy creating elegant workflow solutions for photographers for nearly two decades. And the latest iteration of its software – Zoner Photo Studio X – is the company’s best yet! The complete solution The real appeal of the software lies in the fact that it covers every step of the image editing process – from taking images off the memory card, through to creating prints or uploading to a web gallery. This September, Zoner Photo Studio X received a major update, which introduced a new method of processing Raw files, eliminating the need to install third-party add-ons for dozens of newly supported cameras. A complete compatibility list is available on the Zoner website, but rest assured it extends to all major brands. Further enhancements included the addition of a Browser mode in the Develop module to quickly switch between images, the ability to customise folder settings and a range of improvements to Zonerama – the free, online photo and video gallery. Core functionality of Photo Studio remains, however, which means each stage of the workflow can be completed before seamlessly switching to the next. That process starts as soon as you transfer files. Photo Studio X automatically sorts images into folders, naming them and creating backups if you wish. Once downloaded, the organising can begin! Photo Studio X goes far
ALL WRAPPED UP Zoner Photo Studio X will simplify your photography workflow, allowing for an all-inclusive process
a selection of precision tools for localised edits and layer masks. For many, the image editing window is where the workflow journey comes to an end – but not with Photo Studio X. We all know that images look better when shared or printed, so once you’re happy with the way your shots look, you can easily order calendars, photo books and prints within the program. The software also boasts full integration with cloud storage services, including Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, so it’s easy to back up your shots. You can even share to social media platforms
or upload to Zonerama for complete end-to-end compatibility. Take a test drive (it’s free!) If you want to try Photo Studio X for yourself, a free 30-day download is available for the PC-only application, after which you pay a very reasonable subscription fee monthly or annually. There’s no obligation, so if you decide it’s not for you after that time, it’s fine. But if you like what you see, be sure to vote for the software in the best image editing software category of the PN Awards 2022, and join the growing number of creatives across the world who have made the switch.
beyond offering just folders, you can also add keywords, browse by date and location – even add star ratings and coloured tags for more efficient filing. When you’ve got your files in order, it’s time to switch over to the comprehensive range of editing features, which are non-destructive and include a broad range of filters,
“Zoner has been busy creating elegant workflow solutions for photographers for two decades”
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