inPixio Photo Studio has a simpler interface than many picture editors and doesn’t take long to learn.
The article will cover navigating the main interface in the following software versions:
inPixio Photo Studio 12
Tabs and Tools
- All editing tools are sectioned into modules in the side panel. Click on a module to open the editing options inside.
- Modules contain multiple tools that are divided into categories.
Navigator and Zoom Options
At the top left-hand corner, you will find the navigator and zoom options.
- Use the slider to zoom in or out of your picture.
The navigator shows which part of the image is visible in the workspace.
- Move the box with your mouse to show a different part of the image in the workspace.
- Click the Fit to screen icon to fit your photo to the workspace.
Before/After View
Compare your edited picture to the original using a before/ after view.
- Click and hold the Before/After button in the top toolbar on the right.
- Click on the arrow to select one of the before/after split-screen views from the dropdown menu.
Editing in before/after mode helps you keep track of changes as you work.
- To turn off the split-screen mode choose the Single view in the dropdown list.
History
The arrow icon in the top left corner opens your History panel. This is a history of the changes you've made to your image. From here, you can revert to any stage of your editing process.
- Click on the arrow icon.
- You will see the list of the edits you performed on your photo.
- Click on any of the options to revert to it.
- Click Reveal to initial if you want to undo all the changes and start the editing process from scratch.
Filmstrip
The filmstrip lets you navigate your folders and open new images.
- Click on the Filmstrip icon in the left bottom corner to open it.
- Click any image in the filmstrip to open it in the workspace.
Click here to find out more about using a filmstrip.
inPixio Photo Studio 11
Tabs and Tools
All editing tools are stored in tabs in the right-hand panel. Click on a tab to open the editing options inside. Some tabs contain multiple tools that you can expand or collapse by clicking them.
Navigator and Zoom Options
At the top of the right-hand panel, you will find the navigator and zoom options.
- Use the slider to zoom in or out of your picture.
- Click 1:1 to view your picture in real size in the workspace.
- Click the Fit to screen icon to fit your photo to the workspace.
The navigator shows which part of the image is visible in the workspace.
- Move the box with your mouse to show a different part of the image in the workspace.
Before/After View
Compare your edited picture to the original using a before/ after view.
- Click the Before/After button in the top toolbar.
- Click on the arrow to select one of the before/after split-screen views from the dropdown menu.
Editing in before/after mode helps you keep track of changes as you work.
To turn off the before/after mode click on the “Single view” icon to the left of the before/after menu.
Filmstrip
The filmstrip lets you navigate your folders and open new images.
- Click on the small arrow at the center bottom of the workspace to open the filmstrip.
- Click any image in the filmstrip to open it in the workspace.
The filmstrip can also help you organize and filter your images, and apply some basic edits.
Customizing your interface
The bottom panel containing the filmstrip and the right-hand panel containing the tabs and editing tools can be expanded or collapsed using the small arrows.
This gives you more space to view your image.
If you have not purchased inPixio Photo Studio yet, you can do so here.