Many people have discovered that a well-known office suite had a useful image processing component built into it in the past. However, in the 2013 version, this component was missing.
Why is it absent from the 2013 edition?
When Microsoft launched Office 2013, it made an adjustment to product functionality and decided to remove a component called "Microsoft Office Picture Manager" from the suite. This change has caused many users who are accustomed to using it for daily image management to face a lot of discomfort. As for the reason for its removal, the official did not provide a detailed explanation. It is generally believed that it is speculated that Microsoft hopes to encourage everyone to switch to the kind of image management method that comes with the operating system itself or other more modern styles of image management methods!
Classic version still available
Although it is no longer included in 2013 and later versions, users can still install and use older versions of Office that contain this component, such as 2003, 2007, or 2010. By searching on the Internet, you can find the independent Office 2003 installation package and choose to install the Picture Manager tool in it. It generally runs well on Windows 10 and even newer systems and meets basic needs.
Efficient batch renaming
This batch renaming function is designed to be intuitive and efficient. After the user selects multiple pictures, just select "Rename" in the drop-down menu of the "Task" pane on the right side of the main interface. Although this function only provides numerical naming, it supports custom starting numbers and previews, which can quickly sort out a large number of confusingly named photos or picture materials, thus improving the efficiency of file management.
Convenient picture information viewing
The image manager can quickly display the detailed attribute status of the image. After selecting the image, select the "Properties" option in the "Task" pane to view basic information such as size, resolution, and file size. For digital photos, it can also read detailed EXIF data content and display a series of shooting parameters such as camera model, aperture value, shutter speed, focal length, etc., making it easier for photography enthusiasts to organize and analyze photos.
Precise cropping and format conversion
It has a cropping tool, which supports accurate numerical input and free dragging of the mouse, which can help users remove excess parts of the picture or adjust the composition. The format conversion function is also achieved in the "Task" pane with the help of the "Export" option. It supports mainstream formats such as JPG, PNG, and GIF. When converting JPG format, it can also adjust the compression quality to balance image clarity and file size.
Practical color correction and batch correction
This component is provided with two types of color adjustment functions: automatic and manual. "Enhance Color" can quickly correct color casts by clicking on areas in the picture that should be white. In manual mode, you can adjust the red, green, and blue values, hue, and saturation. Its "correct all pictures at once" function is particularly suitable for processing a series of photos taken under the same scene from a special perspective, and can quickly unify their hues and brightness.
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