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PhotoScape X has a workflow designed around its Viewer and Editor working together for efficient batch editing. Here's how to use them effectively:
adapted from AI Chatbots and geared towards use on MacBook

Basic Workflow:

1. Start with Viewer - This is your file browser and organizer. Open it to navigate to your photo folder and see thumbnails of all your images.

2. Select and Send to Editor - In Viewer, you can:

• Select multiple photos (Cmd+click for individual selection, Shift+click for ranges)
• Right-click and choose “Send to Editor” or use the toolbar button
• This opens the Editor with your selected photos loaded

Using Editor for Multiple Photos:

Once in Editor, you'll see your photos in a filmstrip at the bottom. You can:

• Click between photos to switch which one you're editing
• Apply edits to one photo, then use “Copy Adjustments” and “Paste Adjustments” to apply the same settings to other photos
• Use the “Batch” feature for applying identical adjustments to all loaded photos at once

Efficient Multi-Photo Editing Tips:

• For similar lighting conditions: Edit one photo completely, then copy those adjustments to similar photos
• For different photos needing individual attention: Load them all in Editor but edit each one individually
• For consistent processing: Use the Batch processing tools for things like resizing, format conversion, or applying the same filter

Saving Your Work:

• You can save individual photos as you go, or use “Export All” to save all edited photos at once
• Set up export presets in preferences for consistent file naming and format settings

The key advantage is that Viewer helps you organize and select your photos efficiently, while Editor lets you work on multiple photos without constantly reopening files. This workflow is much faster than editing photos one at a time from scratch.