How to Use Albums to Instantly Find Your Photos

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through using albums in ON1 Photo RAW to efficiently organize and locate your photos. Whether you're a professional photographer or a casual user, mastering albums can greatly enhance your workflow by allowing you to categorize and quickly access specific collections of images.

Step 1: Create an Album

• Open ON1 Photo RAW.
• Navigate to the Albums panel, usually located on the left side of the interface.
• Click on the + icon or the "Create Album" button.
• Name your album appropriately to reflect the images it will contain (e.g., “Vacation 2022” or “Family Events”).
• Hit Enter to save the album.

Practical Tip

Choose clear and descriptive names for your albums to make it easier to find them later.

Step 2: Add Photos to Your Album

• In the Browse module, locate the images you want to add to your album.
• Select the photos by clicking on them (hold down Ctrl or Cmd to select multiple images).
• Once selected, right-click on the images and choose Add to Album from the context menu.
• Select the album you created in Step 1.

Common Pitfall to Avoid

Ensure you are adding the images to the correct album by double-checking the album name before confirming.

Step 3: Organize Your Albums

• You can create sub-albums for better organization. Simply right-click on an existing album and select Create Sub-Album.
• Drag and drop albums to reorder them based on your preferences.

Real-World Application

Consider grouping albums by themes such as seasons, events, or projects to streamline access to specific photo sets.

Step 4: Accessing Your Albums

• To quickly find your photos, go to the Albums panel.
• Click on the album you wish to view. All the images contained in that album will be displayed.
• You can also use the search bar to find specific albums if you have many.

Practical Tip

Regularly review and update your albums to keep your photo library organized and relevant.

Conclusion

Using albums in ON1 Photo RAW is a powerful way to categorize and quickly retrieve your photos. By creating well-named albums, adding relevant images, and organizing them effectively, you can enhance your photo management skills. Explore these features and consider using sub-albums for even greater organization. Happy organizing!