Your favoriate image viewer? looking for replacement of acdsee

python152 · python152 #1 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 04:36 PM

hi, folks -

I am recent convert from windows. One thing I missed so much is a decent and fast image viewer, an replacement for ACD See. There are two (simple) features I am looking for:

- be able to browse the directory tree (not just tagging)
- be able to show original size when I am in viewing mode, if it exceed the size of the screen, I should be able to use cursor scroll it up/down, left and right, not just a scaled down version as seen in most slide show mode.

I believe these are just basic and essential functions and won't be too much to ask. However, i have failed to locate a replacement so far. (Photoshop built-in viewer is not an option for me). The closest thing I could find is CocoViewX, but it could not show original size, unfortunately.

If you have your favorite image viewer, please help me out here.

thanks a bunch

Oliver

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by python152

hi, folks -

I am recent convert from windows. One thing I missed so much is a decent and fast image viewer, an replacement for ACD See. There are two (simple) features I am looking for:

- be able to browse the directory tree (not just tagging)
- be able to show original size when I am in viewing mode, if it exceed the size of the screen, I should be able to use cursor scroll it up/down, left and right, not just a scaled down version as seen in most slide show mode.

I believe these are just basic and essential functions and won't be too much to ask. However, i have failed to locate a replacement so far. (Photoshop built-in viewer is not an option for me). The closest thing I could find is CocoViewX, but it could not show original size, unfortunately.

If you have your favorite image viewer, please help me out here.

thanks a bunch

Oliver

CocoViewX is about the closest thing I can find to ACDSee. Subscribing to this thread to see if someone has another recommendation. I think ACDSee sets the bar a little high.

mac57 · mac57 #3 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 03:48 PM

I agree that ACDSee sets the bar pretty high. However, if you want to be able to view full size and navigate your folder tree, ImageBrowser does a nice job. Try:

http://www.simulacrum.net.nz/imagebrowser.php

If you have ever used the old Unix/Linux standby xzgv, you will find that the interface reminds you of it. This is a compliment, not a put down.

mac57 · mac57 #4 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 03:52 PM

Also, from an earlier thread, see Picture Arena, $10.00 shareware, which the poster of this article:

Viewing thumbnails similar to ACDSEE

says does everything ACDSee does. Have a look! You can find Picture Arena at:

http://www.picturearena.com/

Hmmm... in looking up the URL for you, I see that the price seems to have gone up, to 24.90 Euros. Still, if it does what you need, it may be worth it.

python152 · python152 #5 (**permalink**)

06-15-2007, 03:58 PM

folks, sorry for the late reply, but thanks for all the suggestions and links.
will take a look

remain · remain #6 (**permalink**)

06-15-2007, 04:58 PM

Try Xee out:

http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/apps/xee.html

-browse images in the same folder (previous/next)
-very customizable (you can set all the keyboard shortcuts)

DWimages · DWimages #7 (**permalink**)

06-17-2007, 11:39 PM

Lightroom is my choice and it is worth every penny that it cost. It is fairly easy to use and if you can only afford to buy one program for editing and printing this is it.

Mike Doran
D&W Images

mac57 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 29, 2006 Location: St. Somewhere Posts: 4,547 Mac Specs: PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, 4 Core, 120 GB SSD, 500 GB HDD	06-12-2007, 03:52 PM Also, from an earlier thread, see Picture Arena, $10.00 shareware, which the poster of this article: Viewing thumbnails similar to ACDSEE says does everything ACDSee does. Have a look! You can find Picture Arena at: http://www.picturearena.com/ Hmmm... in looking up the URL for you, I see that the price seems to have gone up, to 24.90 Euros. Still, if it does what you need, it may be worth it. My Macs: PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, 4 Core, Mac Pro, 3.2 GHz 8 Core, Power Macintosh 7500/100 My iStuff: 32 GB iPhone 4, 30 GB iPod Video, 16 GB iPod Touch My OS': Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Leopard, Mac OS 8.6, openSUSE 10.3, Win XP I was on the Mac-Forums honor roll for September 2007
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remain #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 27, 2006 Posts: 440 Mac Specs: Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8 GHz	06-15-2007, 04:58 PM Try Xee out: http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/apps/xee.html -browse images in the same folder (previous/next) -very customizable (you can set all the keyboard shortcuts) Cog 0.07 audio player - cogx.org AAC, AIFF, APE, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MPC, OGG, SHN, WAV, WV, tracker formats, VG music formats, cue sheets, M3U & PLS, Growl, Last.fm, Apple Remote Latest Nightly Build (0.08) (new interface!) - Got ideas? Report bugs?
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Member Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 9	06-17-2007, 11:39 PM Lightroom is my choice and it is worth every penny that it cost. It is fairly easy to use and if you can only afford to buy one program for editing and printing this is it. Mike Doran D&W Images Last edited by DWimages; 06-17-2007 at 11:40 PM. Reason: mispelled word
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python152 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 11, 2007 Posts: 2	06-11-2007, 04:36 PM hi, folks - I am recent convert from windows. One thing I missed so much is a decent and fast image viewer, an replacement for ACD See. There are two (simple) features I am looking for: - be able to browse the directory tree (not just tagging) - be able to show original size when I am in viewing mode, if it exceed the size of the screen, I should be able to use cursor scroll it up/down, left and right, not just a scaled down version as seen in most slide show mode. I believe these are just basic and essential functions and won't be too much to ask. However, i have failed to locate a replacement so far. (Photoshop built-in viewer is not an option for me). The closest thing I could find is CocoViewX, but it could not show original size, unfortunately. If you have your favorite image viewer, please help me out here. thanks a bunch Oliver
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Member Since: Jun 11, 2007 Posts: 2	06-15-2007, 03:58 PM folks, sorry for the late reply, but thanks for all the suggestions and links. will take a look
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