Newb question: What is ACDSee?
 

And why do I need it? I checked out the website and I'm not really understanding what the hype is. What exactly can it help me with that my current programs can't?

It is a very kick ass photo browsing program that has batch abilities that smoke many applications - on speed and resources.

What ASM said. It's an established graphics browsing program

I remember using that years ago. Don't remember why I stopped using it.

So it's worth the $50?

Also, I saw two different version on the site. Which one is the one I want?

Browsing and selecting pictures with the basic Windows interface is a pain in the ass, so if this improves that I can see it being worth the investment.

I always felt it was worth the cost.

You might like irfanview also. It's free.

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I remember using acdsee back in my bbs days, many many moons ago. It's been around forever.

I remember that too. Every one was using it at its peak.

yes I highly recommend this, been using it daily for years now.:2 cents:

still remember using version 3. ages ago

get for batch resizing, rotation, conversion, and a very light program.

i STILL haven't tried it

Great for all of the things listed above but my favorite is being able to drag/drop reorder pics. Ever get a set that is named out of order. Where she starts naked, gets clothed, then naked again, then clothed? Well you just load the folder and drag/drop them in the correct order and then rename them in the corrected order. It is such a time saver.

Are you a photographer or do something else that involves working with pictures a lot? If so, this soft is invaluable. I can't even imagine not having it. Batch processor it has - you can't place value on that. Been using it for years and it's my most used software.

Same here BD. I think we stopped using it when we reformatted a HD and never reinstalled it. :(

Note to Hubby.... Find the software and reinstall it... Rake the leaves, get the lawn tractor ready for spring, stop nagging me......

i use irfanview :thumbsup

Love ACDSee, best one out there. Check your local Fry's, they usually sell it with a rebate that makes it free.

Big time saver that easily resizes / renames entire folders etc. Saves a ton of time and quicker than photoshop in most cases.

love ACDSee, worth the money.

They have a photo editor and a photo manager. Which one are you guys talking about?

Photo Manager, that's the main product known as ADCSee. Even this manager has a basic photo editor with basic features (99% of your photoshop use involves these feature). It also has hands down the best red eye removal tool I have worked with. You don't need the editor, which is advanced version of the basic editor that comes as part of ACDSee. But the manager is beyond ridiculous help in otherwise mundane tasks that would take too long to do.

Okay, I just bought it. Thanks guys.

You'll love it!

what version do you guys have?

photo manager 2009
photo editor 2009
photo manager pro

Wow Acdsee huh - havent looked at that app for years. I think I might need to run it again.

Going to have to check this out! Sounds like a great tool that can do the same tasks that I use multiple apps for. Thanks!

I use it I love it would be lost with out it

Yeh... okay... so I've been using this program for literally five minutes and I've already completed a task that usually takes about 30. This is going to save me three hours of work today alone...

I feel stupid for not checking this out sooner. Worth the $50? Hell yeh.

it stands for AC/DC you just spelled it wrong, noob!

ACDSee is the best software to view photos with.

I'm still using v2.4 and loving it.

:thumbsup

batch resizing, batch renaming (with some amazing options), batch rotating, batch converting.... I'd be lost without these tools that make the process extremely simple and quick. This tool is worth every penny for anyone who works with images a lot. Its use reaches far beyond images though. It also helps that they are a Canadian company. I met with them at PMA convention in Vegas and was glad to see my suggestions implemented in the following release. As busy photographer, I knew exactly what is really important to make your life easier.

I used it for years but am currently looking for something with similar batching abilities but better jpg compression results.

cant live without ACDSee. i tried and i failed

Good one!

The pro version rules.

I use this daily for moving pictures around and looking for certain pictures. Can't live without it.

Hey Sly, when you get a chance can you please shoot me an ICQ or email with your most recent contact info.. Thanks!

Brad

Check your ICQ... that should have everything you need.