PicaJet FX 2.5

 

Managing large collections of photographs has always been a challenge for most computer users. Finding the right software isn’t always easy, and a sleek interface is mandatory these days. PicaJet FX comes as a relatively good solution for handling and arranging by categories big image collections.

The first thought that I had while looking at this application is that the interface bears a striking resemblance to the default skin of Windows Media Player in its 10th version. Loading images is very easy and you get to choose from many sources – camera, files or folders, CD/DVD, web camera or scanner. Once you have loaded the images, you can adjust the viewing size and organize them into an unlimited number of categories and subcategories.

I was curious about the fast indexing capabilities and was pleased to discover the speed and the OpenGL support for optimal rendering of the images. This software doesn’t work only with a small amount of information on each file like resolution and file size – it also works with the metadata imported and it assigns icons for each category of images if needed.

A very interesting option is that you can hide your personal photo by giving them the “hidden tag”. A similar feature to the editing of the metadata like in Windows Gallery is the storage of such information and details into the photo image file directly.

Applicability: The strong point of this software is that it works brilliantly with very high databases and various picture formats. The super-zoom feature enable you to have a closer look at all the smaller details in an image.

Pro(s): The relatively good price and the capabilities of this application make it a good choice for the amateur photographers. The intuitive interface is easy to handle and it has clear buttons.

Con(s): I wouldn’t recommend this software for professionals, but beginners will enjoy it a lot more. The interface, although friendly, does not go well hand-in-hand with Vista’s Aero interface – so it needs to be redesigned.

Official Website

Buy: $47.96

Download Trial