RAW browser

Culture · 12-21-2011, 10:57 PM

Is there a software on linux that can be used for browsing RAW files. I mean without all the editing options.
Just like we do with jpegs. This way I can move through the files quickly and delete unwanted ones.

Any ideas?

mysticcowboy · 12-21-2011, 11:50 PM

For Macs, the Finder will open raw files. I think Windows Explorer will, too. If not Picasa is free.

**i_trax** · 12-22-2011, 01:03 AM

FastStone Image Viewer, Screen Capture, Photo Resizer ...
the fastest and the best but it only works under WIN environment
e-mail them and ask about Linux possible future version , I know they are not going to make one for Mac

cats_five · 12-22-2011, 02:14 AM

Download: Microsoft Camera Codec Pack - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

Ameiji · 12-22-2011, 02:27 AM

FastStone Image viewer can browse raws. It's free.

**jbinpg** · 12-22-2011, 02:27 AM

A fast and capable image viewer for linux is geeqie. I do my first image run throughs with it to delete the failed shots.

Jack

Culture · 12-22-2011, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by cats_five

Download: Microsoft Camera Codec Pack - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

Originally posted by Ameiji

FastStone Image viewer can browse raws. It's free.

Thanks guys both of these are windows programs and I will have to use wine.

I want something that linux based and can integrate easily with my system.

Culture · 12-22-2011, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by mysticcowboy

For Macs, the Finder will open raw files. I think Windows Explorer will, too. If not Picasa is free.

Upon my search I found out that I can install picasa on linux to integrate with the system. Even though I will be using wine.

Originally posted by jbinpg

A fast and capable image viewer for linux is geeqie. I do my first image run throughs with it to delete the failed shots.

Jack

I will give geeqie a look and see how that also measure up.

thanks guys.

**rm2** · 12-22-2011, 07:29 AM

digiKam works very well as a viewer. Just set it to show a preview when clicking on a thumbnail instead of Starting the Image Editor directly.

Settings > Configure digiKam > Album View > Thumbnail click action.

Ctrl + Shift + F gives you the full screen view.

There is also the "Light Table" option which allows you to compare two images side by side. By the way, digiKam's slideshow options are great too.

Ameiji · 12-22-2011, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Culture

Thanks guys both of these are windows programs and I will have to use wine.

I want something that linux based and can integrate easily with my system.

FastStone is running ok in wine

vonBaloney · 12-22-2011, 11:21 PM

+1 digiKam

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Culture · 12-26-2011, 11:42 PM

Update.
I have installed picasa and digikam. Even though picasa is good I will say digikam is better.

Just so you know, for those of you using gnome, digikam is kde, so for it to work a whole lot of libraries will be installed. Not that it matters but it required over 300Mb of space. Anyway is it no problem for me at all since I dont lack space.

**rm2** · 12-28-2011, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Culture

Update.
I have installed picasa and digikam. Even though picasa is good I will say digikam is better.

Just so you know, for those of you using gnome, digikam is kde, so for it to work a whole lot of libraries will be installed. Not that it matters but it required over 300Mb of space. Anyway is it no problem for me at all since I dont lack space.

Good for you. Nice find, eh?

What version of digiKam are you running? I am running digiKam 2.2.0 in OpenSuse 12.1 and it is quit a bit improved from the 1.x days.

Culture · 12-28-2011, 11:00 PM

Yeah. I think I like it quite much. I am still learning the quirks of it.
I have actually not checked, but my guess is that it is 2.2.0. I just installed straight from CLI.

Have you used Raw Therapee? Because that get mentioned a lot but you hardly hear of digikam. Is it possible there is some difference in the use?

lordofthestrings · 01-27-2012, 02:11 AM

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12-21-2011, 10:57 PM	#1
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	RAW browser Is there a software on linux that can be used for browsing RAW files. I mean without all the editing options. Just like we do with jpegs. This way I can move through the files quickly and delete unwanted ones. Any ideas?

12-22-2011, 07:29 AM	#9
rm2 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hudson Valley - NY Posts: 778	digiKam works very well as a viewer. Just set it to show a preview when clicking on a thumbnail instead of Starting the Image Editor directly. Settings > Configure digiKam > Album View > Thumbnail click action. Ctrl + Shift + F gives you the full screen view. There is also the "Light Table" option which allows you to compare two images side by side. By the way, digiKam's slideshow options are great too. Last edited by rm2; 12-22-2011 at 07:35 AM.

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Ameiji Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Caucasus Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 205	FastStone Image viewer can browse raws. It's free.

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Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818 Original Poster	Originally posted by cats_five Download: Microsoft Camera Codec Pack - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details Originally posted by Ameiji FastStone Image viewer can browse raws. It's free. Thanks guys both of these are windows programs and I will have to use wine. I want something that linux based and can integrate easily with my system.

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Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818 Original Poster	Originally posted by mysticcowboy For Macs, the Finder will open raw files. I think Windows Explorer will, too. If not Picasa is free. Upon my search I found out that I can install picasa on linux to integrate with the system. Even though I will be using wine. Originally posted by jbinpg A fast and capable image viewer for linux is geeqie. I do my first image run throughs with it to delete the failed shots. Jack I will give geeqie a look and see how that also measure up. thanks guys.

12-22-2011, 11:15 PM	#10
Ameiji Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Caucasus Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 205	Originally posted by Culture Thanks guys both of these are windows programs and I will have to use wine. I want something that linux based and can integrate easily with my system. FastStone is running ok in wine

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Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818 Original Poster	Update. I have installed picasa and digikam. Even though picasa is good I will say digikam is better. Just so you know, for those of you using gnome, digikam is kde, so for it to work a whole lot of libraries will be installed. Not that it matters but it required over 300Mb of space. Anyway is it no problem for me at all since I dont lack space.

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rm2 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hudson Valley - NY Posts: 778	Originally posted by Culture Update. I have installed picasa and digikam. Even though picasa is good I will say digikam is better. Just so you know, for those of you using gnome, digikam is kde, so for it to work a whole lot of libraries will be installed. Not that it matters but it required over 300Mb of space. Anyway is it no problem for me at all since I dont lack space. Good for you. Nice find, eh? What version of digiKam are you running? I am running digiKam 2.2.0 in OpenSuse 12.1 and it is quit a bit improved from the 1.x days.

12-28-2011, 11:00 PM	#14
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818 Original Poster	Yeah. I think I like it quite much. I am still learning the quirks of it. I have actually not checked, but my guess is that it is 2.2.0. I just installed straight from CLI. Have you used Raw Therapee? Because that get mentioned a lot but you hardly hear of digikam. Is it possible there is some difference in the use?

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