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GixxerMKD · 06-04-2017, 02:47 AM

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest fast image viewer for raw files (dng)? I need something to go trough 4-500 images, delete those which are blurry or out of focus and then to open the rest in Lightroom.

Thanks.

Adam · 06-04-2017, 03:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by GixxerMKD

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest fast image viewer for raw files (dng)? I need something to go trough 4-500 images, delete those which are blurry or out of focus and then to open the rest in Lightroom.

Thanks.

Adobe Bridge CC. It's 100% free

Bengan · 06-04-2017, 03:29 AM

FastStone Image Viewer (also free)

Angel Perez · 06-04-2017, 03:56 AM

I havent used it but i always here the pros talk about using Photo Mechanic to cull through pics.

**marcusBMG** · 06-04-2017, 06:04 AM

+1 faststone for image viewing plus a pretty versatile pp'ing/editing suite - good for me particularly because it reads the .srw RAW files from my samsung NX20, I have to convert before importing into Lightroom 3. However if you want cataloguing type functionalitythen the adobe software, or picasa?, might be better.

**pres589** · 06-04-2017, 07:17 AM

Irfanview. Opens files fast, free program, lots of abilities that don't get in the way if you don't want them to.

timb64 · 06-04-2017, 08:25 AM

Another happy FastStone Image Viewer user here..

**RKKS08** · 06-04-2017, 08:37 AM

Irfanview, advantages like pres589 states.

And if your final result is to be stored as JPG:
Irfanview offers loss-free cropping (and rotating 90, 180, 270 deg.) of jpegs, including optional creation of an updated thumbnail, with or without update of EXIF.

There are still programs which "load" jpegs for displaying ("loading" jpegs means "interpreting" the compressed data), crop these loaded pictures, and make an another jpeg conversion before storing. This can lead to additional artefacts at contrasty borders.

**mikesbike** · 06-04-2017, 11:45 AM

Which, if any, will save as a TIFF?

**marcusBMG** · 06-04-2017, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by mikesbike

Which, if any, will save as a TIFF?

faststone - save as jpg, gif, bmp, png, tga, pcx.... and tiff

**boriscleto** · 06-04-2017, 01:27 PM - **1 Like**

The MacOS equivalent to Fast Stone is IMO GraphicConverter. It opens the JPEG preview in a RAW file very quickly and can save as just about any format you can think of.

It has basic editing tools and can apply effects and filters (Core Image). Other filters available as in-app purchases...

SpecialK · 06-04-2017, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by GixxerMKD

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest fast image viewer for raw files (dng)? I need something to go trough 4-500 images, delete those which are blurry or out of focus and then to open the rest in Lightroom.

Thanks.

I use the free FastStone Image Viewer, Screen Capture, Photo Resizer ... which allows you to select and compare up to 4 images at a time. It loads the embedded jpg from raw shots so it is pretty fast. You can convert raw files if desired, and it has some other handy features.

bxf · 06-04-2017, 06:06 PM

And then there's FastPictureViewer, which is possibly the fastest, though the free version does not support DNGs, I believe. It supports custom monitor profiles, which the excellent Faststone Image Viewer does not. This is probably not very important during initial culling. It treats DNG/JPG pairs as a single item, thus reducing the number of images that one has to go through.

Alexander · 06-05-2017, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by GixxerMKD

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest fast image viewer for raw files (dng)? I need something to go trough 4-500 images, delete those which are blurry or out of focus and then to open the rest in Lightroom.

Thanks.

Photo Editing or post processing? Photo Collage? GIF animation? Do it with KrojamSoft PhotoViewerPro! An advanced and powerful software that helps you create memorable artistic image montages. With great image special effects and color choices to choose from. Flip, resize, rotate, crop, sharpen or blur, adjust lightning or go beyond your imagination.

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06-04-2017, 08:37 AM	#8
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	Irfanview, advantages like pres589 states. And if your final result is to be stored as JPG: Irfanview offers loss-free cropping (and rotating 90, 180, 270 deg.) of jpegs, including optional creation of an updated thumbnail, with or without update of EXIF. There are still programs which "load" jpegs for displaying ("loading" jpegs means "interpreting" the compressed data), crop these loaded pictures, and make an another jpeg conversion before storing. This can lead to additional artefacts at contrasty borders. Last edited by RKKS08; 06-04-2017 at 08:58 AM. Reason: Info added

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by GixxerMKD Hi guys, Can anyone suggest fast image viewer for raw files (dng)? I need something to go trough 4-500 images, delete those which are blurry or out of focus and then to open the rest in Lightroom. Thanks. I use the free FastStone Image Viewer, Screen Capture, Photo Resizer ... which allows you to select and compare up to 4 images at a time. It loads the embedded jpg from raw shots so it is pretty fast. You can convert raw files if desired, and it has some other handy features.

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bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	And then there's FastPictureViewer, which is possibly the fastest, though the free version does not support DNGs, I believe. It supports custom monitor profiles, which the excellent Faststone Image Viewer does not. This is probably not very important during initial culling. It treats DNG/JPG pairs as a single item, thus reducing the number of images that one has to go through.

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Alexander New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 1	Originally posted by GixxerMKD Hi guys, Can anyone suggest fast image viewer for raw files (dng)? I need something to go trough 4-500 images, delete those which are blurry or out of focus and then to open the rest in Lightroom. Thanks. Photo Editing or post processing? Photo Collage? GIF animation? Do it with KrojamSoft PhotoViewerPro! An advanced and powerful software that helps you create memorable artistic image montages. With great image special effects and color choices to choose from. Flip, resize, rotate, crop, sharpen or blur, adjust lightning or go beyond your imagination.

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