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Version 4 of the amazing program IDImager was released yesterday after a huge amount of work and testing on the part of Hert, the creator of the program. Version 4 contains numerous improvements on V3 and will make this program much more accessible to anyone needing help with digital asset management - from the casual family photographer right up to multiuser studios.

I've been using IDI for about a year and a half and still haven't realized all of the amazing features this program offers, including:

• labels (similar to 'tags' offered in some other programs) - includes several methods for assigning any type of custom labels to your images, unlimited number of labels per image
• with just a few clicks you can search all images in your catalog using any combination of criteria - pictures of your husband and son taken in the last six months with a keyword of 'sports,' for example
• versioning - one of the huge strengths of this program; it allows you to keep various versions of one image together and change labels and other properties all at once (i.e. the original RAW image, a JPG copy, a black and white version, and a resized version for web use)
• batch functions that can be applied quickly to any group of images
• collections, albums, and galleries can be customized endlessly for however works best for your workflow
• built-in HTML templates to publish your images on your website
• archiving capabilities - to CD/DVD or another folder or hard drive
• slide show editor - including music!

Honestly, I can't say enough about this program (and I'm not even a paid spokesperson, lol!). The price at $69 is very comparable to similar products and I believe it outshines the competition in all areas. The customer service is second to none: the message forum is very active and supportive, and Hert replies personally to nearly all questions.

If you are looking for a way to organize those hundreds or thousands of digital pictures sitting on your computer, I would encourage you to check out IDImager!

Labels: Photography