![]() ![]() The program is compliant with all Canon and Nikon RAW file types because Cyberlink have licensed the SDK (Software Development Kit) from them. Why a program promoting professional image conversion defaults JPEGs is unclear and it's certainly annoying because it always defaults to JPEG with no clear way of setting it to anything else permanently. Changing this to All files will show them all. This is defaulted to JPEG, meaning that any TIFF or RAW files won't show. An important point to note here is that when the window opens to navigate to the folder the pictures are in, the bottom right corner has a drop down box with file formats listed in it. Alternatively, you can use the dedicated import button in the bottom left corner. You then get to choose if you want to import individual photos, an entire folder or directly from a camera. Importing pictures can be done by going to file and selecting Import. Guide boxes will pop up to give an indication of what needs to be done next. Starting out with the program is easy enough. This can be changed in your profile which is created when you register so don't worry if you say yes or no and then change your mind. ![]() Installation only takes a few minutes and at this stage, Cyberlink will recommend to sign up to their newsletter to get special offers. We downloaded the program from the website which took us around ten minutes with a half meg broadband connection. It's also available as a free trial so you can see if it works for you before you commit. PhotoDirector is available for download from the Cyberlink website and is very easy to do. Cyberlink PhotoDirector costs around £80 / $100 for the 2011 edition. After all, that's what photography is all about. Using powerful tools such as native RAW conversion for Canon and Nikon cameras, regional adjustments and non-destructive editing, PhotoDirector should be able to speed up your time sat in front of a computer to allow more time to get out and take pictures. Cyberlink PhotoDirector is a stand alone photographic work flow tool designed to make editing and storing pictures a lot easier.
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