Microsoft Photos supports raw camera files-a plus for those who take digital photos seriously. The Photos app also includes an Import option that works with any storage device you plug into the computer. Including OneDrive means that any photos shot on smartphones set up with auto-upload appear in your Collection view. You can add any other folders on your system to view their contents in the Folders section, as well as include OneDrive folders. Viewing and Organizing PhotosĪny images and videos in your Photos user folder and its subfolders (including Screenshots) show up in the Photos app. Photos and its sliders work fine on high-DPI displays like that of my 4K-resolution Asus Zen AiO Pro Z240IC all-in-one PC test machine. Horizontal sliders adjust lighting and color, but you can’t double-tap them to set them back to the default position. The Adjustments page of Edit mode does offer a Reset option, though, which is helpful. I wish there were a before-and-after viewing feature that you could use to view the original image during editing. You can also use a Fit-to-screen icon or Plus and Minus buttons at the bottom right. In Microsoft's app, zooming and un-zooming require a double tap on the image or Ctrl-Mouse wheel spin in Collection mode and just a spin of the mouse wheel in Edit mode. By contrast, Apple's Photos app for the Mac only supports the limited (though well-implemented) touch capabilities of the MacBook’s Touch Bar. Photos is geared toward simplicity and touch. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Zoner Photo Studio X Review

You can also simply change the default photo viewer/editor to another app of your choice. If you decide removing it was a mistake, you can always get it from Windows 10’s app store, the Microsoft Store. As with its Apple counterpart, you can only uninstall Microsoft Photos only by using command line options. Like the Apple Photos app included with macOS, it's just there. If you've got Windows 10, you don't need to do anything to get the app. The Photos app comes preinstalled with Windows 10. Microsoft Photos is an excellent tool for working with digital images, one that could even make third-party photo software for some users. You can mark up images with drawings, add background music and 3D effects to videos, and search more easily with automatic object tagging. Microsoft Photos, the free photo viewer and editor included with Windows 10, offers competent image editing and photo enhancements along with tools for organizing and editing videos, all in a touch-friendly interface. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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