Any good programs like Picasa for Mac?

[lucadegregori]

Originally Posted by IceDigger

Are there any good picture viewing programs like Picasa but for Mac? I tried out iPhoto but did not like it.

Picasa can manage Fuji Raw Format. IPhoto.......... is this a serious program????????????? it's the only one that don't manage Fuji format!!!!

[sfenton83]

I've not kept up with this thread in awhile - but just read through the thing again to catch up. I'm hoping whoever suggested picasa 3 will have an osx version is right... I'm so fed up with iphoto right now it's not even funny. I second whoever said they don't even get to enjoy their photos because of iphoto. I agree - I don't bother. I tried to transfer some photos over from a trip this weekend, only like 55 or so (granted they were all 5mp) and iphoto threw a ridiculous fit reminescent of windows! I couldn't believe it. I'm really starting to feel like iphoto is apples common solution for the basic mac user who happens to have less than 1000 pictures, and doesn't do a whole lot with them other than email, blog, or print. It's sad. I shouldn't have to spend big bucks to get a solution on the mac that works as well as picasa does. I've got over 9000 photos, so I know that is a load but my powerbook shouldn't run like an old windows computer with ONLY iphoto importing a few more photos. If none of you have, I suggest everyone who has posted here email google and persistently request that picasa make it to osx, native. I'm considering qpict as suggested, I downloaded release 7 and will semi review it on here if others are interested in a comparison - it would be nice if current users of qpict would do the same

[sfenton83]

WOW - I just ran qpict and it took less than 1 minute to import 8640 photos (over 5.4 GB), impressive.

[sfenton83]

Just imported all backups from ext. HD as well - 10.8 GB in less than 1 minute still! Qpict is gaining cred with me...

[Sagittarius]

In my mind iPhoto wins hands down but one must investigate all of it's capabilities - as with any high-end app.

I use it all the time, but for all around enhancing of digital photos my choice is Adobe Photoshop Elements. Amazing program for Macs. $99 I believe.

[sfenton83]

which version are you talking about? if it's 5, all I can say is we have very different opinions. I wouldn't consider iPhoto a "high end app". If it's 6, I can't say - haven't used it, and don't plan on buying it.

[Sagittarius]

First of all it's iPhoto 7 and it's Free! Comes with the iLife Suite. I just got a new iMac Intel 2G machine and iPhoto, iTunes, iChat etc., all were pre-installed, latest versions. How can you beat that? I think iPhoto 7 is very high end compared to much earlier versions.

Elements is v. 3 I believe. I like that a lot too. I run a small photograhy biz with iPhoto and Elements and honestly don't need any more.

You should get a manual for iPhoto and check out the new features. Like I said, it's a free app with any new Mac and Tiger.

[Sagittarius]

Should mention that, of course, there are better programs than iPhoto out there ... but for Apple to install it free of charge on all new Macs and/or OSX ... not bad. I for one can't afford a high priced 'better' program and I've found that iPhoto can do a lot if one takes the time to learn it.