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1 Introduction
2 Workflow Management
3 Photo Editing Software
4 Digital Asset Management
- 4.1 Pro Oriented
- 4.2 Consumer Oriented
5 RAW Conversion
6 PocketPC Software
7 Operating Systems
- 7.1 Upcoming
- 7.2 Legacy
8 See Also

Introduction

Computer software is a critical component of any digital photographer's workflow. These programs are the tools that allow users to use their computer hardware to do productive work. As such, selecting the proper software is as critical as any other judgment that must be made.

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Workflow Management

These packages were designed to guide users through critical parts of their workflow. Aside from the standard functionality, they help users to deal with image transmission, organization and archival tasks.

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Photo Editing Software

The most commonly recognized packages, image editing software is critical for performing detailed work on digital images. Their wide ranging and powerful features make these packages suitable for almost any digital imaging task.

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Digital Asset Management

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Pro Oriented

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Consumer Oriented

iPhoto
Picasa
PhotoLibrary - Slide captioning and image management software.

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RAW Conversion

Software packages that are necessary for developing RAW files into images that can be viewed and edited. The electronic equivalent to developing negatives, these packages provide a wide range of control to photographers opting to use RAW image formats.

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PocketPC Software

Digital imaging software that runs on handheld devices rather than full-sized computers. While these devices don't have all of the capabilities that their larger brethren provide, they fit in a pocket and can be used in places laptops are impractical.

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Operating Systems

The foundation that all software runs on top of, the Operating System is a critical component of each computer. Everything done on a computer goes through this software one way or the other, so selecting the proper OS is an important decision.