Software update: Corel Snapfire 1.0

As mentioned earlier on the front page, Corel has competed with photo management programs such as Google Picasa, HP Snapfish, and Kodak EasyShare Gallery. With Corel Snapfire, photos can be managed, edited and shared. However, the editing options are limited, and for those who want more there’s Snapfire Plus that retails for $40. An overview of the differences between the two versions is provided in a clear table this page to find back. Since this is a first release, there is no list of changes, but we have this list of the features of Corel Snapfire for you:

Organize photos and videos effortlessly

• Get photos and videos from camera to computer with zero clicks!
• Watch a full-screen slide show of photos & videos as soon as they are downloaded to your computer.
• Rate photos, add captions, and even add tags so you can always find them!
• Drop your photos and videos into Photo Trays, so you have easy access to them when you want to e-mail, print, or add to a Snapfire Show later.
• Find your photos and videos with ease! Just type a file name or keyword into the Search box and Snapfire will find the photo or video you are looking for.

Enhance photos with a few clicks

• Focus on what’s important in your photos. Crop to 4×6 so viewers notice the subject of your photo and not any distracting background.
• The Photo Doctor will let you know when a photo can be improved just by clicking Quick Fix.
• Fix color, brightness, and contrast with a single-click using Quick Fix, or when you want a little more control using Photo Fix.
• Turn ordinary pictures into Black & White or Sepia photographs with one click.

Create unique projects

• Turn your photos and videos into entertaining Snapfire Shows that you can send to friends and family — the best way to share your memories!
• Drop your photos into creative templates for scrapbook pages, cards, collages, and calendars.

Share all the photo fun

• Send stunning Snapfire Shows to friends and family.
• Let people see your photos instantly by embedding photos right into the body of your e-mail or e-mail larger photos as attachments.
• Share video clips taken with your digital camera – it’s easy!
• Print 4×6, 5×7 or wallet-size photos – fast!

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