[Blockquote] Picasa is a free software and in French, which helps you navigate, sort, search, edit and instantly share all the photos from your PC. [/ Blockquote]

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Correct red eyes

If the eyes are often red when using the flash during a shot is because the light penetrates into the back of the eye showing the blood vessels. To correct this problem, Picasa has an AutoCorrect particularly effective.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In the gallery from Picasa, double click the image to be corrected. [/ Li] [li] In simple retouching tools, click Red Eye. [/ Li ] [li] Draw a circle while the first author of the eye to correct. [/ li] [li] Release the mouse button. The red eye is corrected. Then repeat this operation for all the red eyes of the picture and finally click on the Apply button. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Improve the lighting in your photos)

If some of your pictures are too dark, nothing is lost. Picasa has a lighting tool that helps give a little more light to a photo.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] In the gallery, double click the image a little darker than you want to correct. [/ Li] [li] In the left pane, open the Settings tab. [/ li] [li] Move the cursor extra lighting to the right until the desired result. [/ li] [li] Then click the Back button to the gallery when you are finished. [/ li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Change language used)

When you install Picasa, the menus and options are normally in the language of your Windows. But it may happen that they are in English. If you prefer to use another language, you can easily modify.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Click on the Tools menu and click Options. [/ Li] [li] list then unroll Language Used in menus and dialogs and choose a language, French. [/ li] [li] Click on the OK button and then click Yes. [/ li] [li] Finally close and restart Picasa to apply the change. The software is now in French. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Unwatch a folder)

By default, Picasa is constantly reviewing the My Documents, My Pictures and Desktop search for your photos. To not monitor the contents of a folder, you can withdraw from the examination of Picasa.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Click on the Tools menu and click Folder Manager. [/ Li] [li] In the Folder List, locate the file no longer monitored. [/ li] [li] Then select the Delete option in Picasa. [/ li] [li] Finally, click on the OK button. The folder and its subfolders will no longer appear in Picasa. Repeat for other files no longer displayed in Picasa. [/ Li] [/ list]

Ddtoc_break (title = Do not index the videos)

At the launch of Picasa 3, you've probably noticed that in addition to photos, it also indexes videos from your hard drives. On the one hand, this operation slowed the launch of Picasa, and secondly, you probably do not want to manage your movies in Picasa, but with a software more adapted to the video.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Click on the Tools menu and then Options. [/ Li] [li] In the window that appears, open the File Types tab. [/ li] [li] then Uncheck the box Video (. avi,. mpeg,. ASF,. WMV). [/ li] [li] Finally, click OK. Your videos will no longer be indexed by Picasa. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (Zoom ddtoc_break quickly on a picture)

With Picasa, you can quickly zoom in on a photo using your mouse in two ways: by using the wheel or by a specific act.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Open a photo by double clicking on it in the gallery. [/ Li] [li] Press the Ctrl key. While holding down the button, roll the wheel on your mouse forward to zoom in on and backward to zoom out. [/ Li] [li] To zoom in quickly before another manipulation is also possible . Click the bottom left of the image, then, while holding the left mouse button, draw a line diagonally across the image. Click on the image to go back. [/ Li] [li] Do not hesitate then to use the zoom window that appears to fit well with the element to enlarge the zoom. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break show a full screen image)

With Picasa, you want to quickly view an image full screen. Whether you're in the gallery or that you have already opened an image, it is possible through a keyboard shortcut.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, hover your mouse over the image you want to view in full screen. [/ Li] [li] Press the Ctrl key, then, while holding it down, press the Alt key. The image is displayed full screen. [/ Li] [li] Release keys to return to the Gallery or to edit your image. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Protect photos with a password)

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Click the right mouse button on the folder you want to protect and choose the Hide command in the file. [/ Li] [li] Picasa will then ask if you want to create a password. Click the Yes button. [/ Li] [li] Enter a password to protect the collection and click OK. [/ Li] [li] Enter again the password and click OK. [ / li] [li] The file is then removed from the list of folders. He is now in the Folders box hidden at the bottom of the list of folders.
[/ Li] [li] Double click it. A password will then be asked. Enter your password and click OK. [/ Li] [li] The list of hidden folders appear. Click the folder you want to view the photos inside. You can hide as many folders and files you want by doing the same. [/ Li] [li] To remove a folder of photos from the folder list and remove hidden and its protection by password, click with the right mouse button and choose the View folder. [/ li] [li] Note that the picture hidden folders are protected by your password only in Picasa. They are accessible to all users who browse your hard disk by Windows Explorer. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (Access ddtoc_break his favorite photos)

Picasa lets you mark your favorite photos by adding them to the Photos folder favorites. You can then easily find them in the library of software.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa and then double click on one of your favorite photos. [/ Li] [li] Then click on the Add / Remove favorites. [/ Li] [li] The image is added to your favorite photos. Repeat for all the photos you like. [/ Li] [li] You can then access all your favorite photos by clicking on the album Favourite Pictures in the library. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Change the sort order of records)

The left-hand list in Picasa's Library view shows all folders in your computer that contain pictures, and all the albums you've created in Picasa. These files and albums are sorted by date of creation. You can also sort them by name or last modified.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Click on the View menu and then click Sort by folders. [/ Li] [li] Then select the type of sorting to apply to case records by name eg. [/ li] [li] The list of files when sorted by name. You can find sorting by date of creation by repeating the manipulation and by choosing the date of creation. [/ Li] [/ list]

Ddtoc_break (title = Add text to photos)

With the latest version of Picasa, you can insert text on your photos to add them as an example.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In the library of Picasa, double click on the photo you want to add text. [/ Li] [li] In the section Ret. Simple, click the Text tool. [/ Li] [li] A text box appears on the image. Click on it. [/ Li] [li] Enter your text. [/ Li] [li] Move the frame where you want to display the text. [/ Li] [li] In the left frame, you can change the style of the text font, size, color, transparency. [/ li] [li] Finally, click the Apply button. [/ li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Show most recent photos)

Picasa gallery gives you access to all the pictures you have. To show that the recent photos, you can apply a filter to consider only pictures of the last 15 days for example.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Pull down the View menu and click Search Options. [/ Li] [li] In the pane that appears, move the cursor Period to the right until the time of shooting pictures to display, for example 15 days. [/ li] [li] Only pictures of this period are displayed. Click the Close button on the search tool to find the complete gallery. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Create a Photo Collage)

Picasa allows you to perform quickly and easily assemble multiple photos to be the most beautiful effect to illustrate a CD cover for example.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Run Picasa and select the photos you want to use in your photo montage. Do not forget the Ctrl key to select multiple photos at once. [/ Li] [li] Click on the menu and then click Create Photo montage. [/ Li] [li] Modify the type of arrangement and its background using these lists. Click the Select button to select the folder where you will be editing. [/ Li] [li] When you are satisfied with the preview, click the Create button. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Create a photo mosaic)

Picasa has a pretty photo editing tool that will effectively allow you to easily make a mosaic with pictures of your choice.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] In the Library, select the photos to use for your installation. [/ Li] [li] Click on the Editing button.
[/ Li] [li] Scroll Pile of images and select the installation Mosaic. [/ Li] [li] Adjust if necessary space between the images. [/ Li] [li] Choose a background color background. [/ li] [li] Then select the format of your creation. [/ li] [li] To change the order of random files, click the button player random pictures. [/ li] [li] Then click the Create button editing. [/ li] [li] Your installation is now created. The result is placed in the file mounts. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Create a screen saver with photos pell mell)

You want to display your favorite photos to the screen when you do nothing on your computer? Picasa lets you easily create a screen saver that displays random photos.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, mark your favorite photos to add them to the Photos folder favorites. Follow the directions for that of the tip: Go to his favorite photographs. [/ Li] [li] Click on a blank space in Windows desktop and click the Properties command. [/ Li] [li] Open the Screen Saver tab. [/ li] [li] Scroll Screensaver and choose Screensaver Picasa2. [/ li] [li] Click on the Settings button. [/ li] [li] Click on Configure button next to the Display photos from Picasa. [/ li] [li] Check the box then show all my favorite pictures and then click Finish. [/ li] [li] Then open the Visual Presentation tab. [/ li] [li] Scroll visual effect and select the type of display pictures that you want, for example by mounting a poster collage type. [/ li] [li] Adjust if necessary change frequency pictures. [/ li] [li] Finally, click on the OK button. [/ li] [li] Click on the OK button to close the Properties window display. Once your computer is idle, your favorite photos will be displayed on the screen (after 10 minutes by default). [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Copy photo effects on another)

In Picasa, you apply some effects and settings to a photo. You can easily copy these effects and apply them to another photo.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, open the photo that you want to recover the effects. [/ Li] [li] Pull down the Edit menu and choose Copy all the effects. [/ Li ] [li] Now open the photo you want to apply these effects. [/ li] [li] Now click on Edit menu and click Paste all effects. [/ li] [li] The effects and adjustments of the picture Previous are then applied to this photo. [/ li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Add fudge to a picture)

To highlight a face in want to apply a blur to the rest of artistic photography. With Picasa, this effect around a central point is simple and effective.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, open your photo. [/ Li] [li] Open the Effects tab in the left pane. [/ Li] [li] Click on the effect Soft focus. [/ li] [li] A green cross will appear on your photo. Move on the net to leave the area, a face for example. [/ Li] [li] Set then the application of blur by adjusting its intensity (Level slider) and size (Size slider) until you find 'satisfactory effect. [/ li] [li] Finally, click on the Apply button. [/ li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Geotag photos)

You travel a lot? Picasa and Google Earth, you have the option of pinning your photos on the globe to highlight the places where you have taken. An essential function for all globe-trotters.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Download and install the free Google Earth . [/ li] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ li] [li] Select the photo you want to pin it on the globe. [ / li] [li] Pull down the Tools menu and then click Geotag Geotag with Google Earth. [/ li] [li] Google Earth starts. Explore the world then to the location where the photo was taken. You can search for it, use the zoom and other navigation tools in Google Earth. [/ Li] [li] In Picasa, click the Geotag. [/ Li] [li] A target then appears in Google Earth. Place it exactly where the shot. [/ Li] [li] In Picasa, click the Finish button finally. [/ Li] [li] Your photo is then pinned on the map. [/ Li ] [li] Click on it to enlarge in a bubble. [/ li] [li] If you want to pin several photos taken at the same place at the same time, select them in Picasa and retry the operation using the All button Geotag.
[/ Li] [li] Do not forget to save the changes by leaving Google Earth by clicking the Yes button. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Correct the inclination of a picture)

When you take a picture, it may happen that the main subject is not right. This can of course be a desired effect, but otherwise, you can correct pitch. The image editing software Picasa lets you easily perform this operation.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, open the image you want to adjust the tilt. [/ Li] [li] Fixes tab. Simple, click the Straighten button. [/ li] [li] Then use the horizontal scroll bar to correct the inclination of the subject of your photo. Help you to the grid that is displayed to put straight. Note that the image is automatically cropped. [/ Li] [li] Finally, click the Apply button. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Enable Photo Viewer)

By default, when you open an image in Windows, it is displayed in Windows Photo Gallery. If you use Picasa to manage your photos, you can configure the latter to be opened instead.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] Click on the Tools menu and then click Configure Photo Viewer. [/ Li] [li] Select Use the Viewer default for the following types of files. [/ li] [li] Check the box before the file formats associated with Picasa. To select all types, click the All button. [/ Li] [li] Now when you open an image in Windows Explorer, it is posted with the photo viewer to Picasa. [/ Li] [li] The viewer allows you to easily navigate through your photos, edit in Picasa, putting them online quickly to launch a slideshow ...[/ li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break show only pictures with people)

Picasa 3, you have a new function to display only pictures with people. To do this, Picasa detects faces rather effectively in the photos.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] In the library, open the folder containing the photos to be filtered. [/ Li] [li] In the toolbar Picasa, click on the filter show only photos with faces. [/ li] [li] Only photos with faces are then displayed. [/ li] [li] Click on the Show All button to disable the filter and redisplay all the photos. [/ li] [/ list]

Correct title = (ddtoc_break several photos at once)

If you have multiple photos to edit, such as to change direction, to put in black and white ... You can use batch editing tool Picasa.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] Launch Picasa. [/ Li] [li] In the library, press the Ctrl and while holding it down, select the photos you want to correct. [/ Li ] [li] Click on the photo menu and then click Batch Edit. [/ li] [li] Choose from the list, so the effect to apply to the selected photos, Black and white for example. [/ li] [li] L effect is then applied to all photos. [/ li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Create a video slide show)

With Picasa, you can create a slideshow as a video with your favorite photos. The software then automatically added between each image transition effects. What make a pretty dynamic slideshow.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, select the images to use in your slideshow, while holding down the Ctrl key. [/ Li] [li] Now click on the Design menu and then click Video. [/ li] [li] Select the time between each photo, for example three seconds and then choose widescreen (960x720). Click OK. [/ Li] [li] Pull list Compressor and then choose a compression codec installed on your computer: Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V2 or XviD MPEG4 Codec or DivX. Click OK. [/ Li] [li] Your video slideshow is created. After this operation, Picasa will display the folder containing the video file and selects it. [/ Li] [li] Double click on it to just start the slideshow with your current video player. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Create a photo album for the Internet)

Want to put your photos on your website? With Picasa, you can create a photo album in the form of Web pages, and thumbnails of your photos to compact size for viewing on the Internet.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, click the folder containing the images you want to put on your website. [/ Li] [li] Pull down the File menu and then click the Export command in a Web page. [/ li] [li] In the window that appears, choose the size qu'auront images. Choose a size of 1024 pixels to display large images on the screen, while maintaining a reasonable weight. [/ Li] [li] Enter the title that should appear at the top of your webpage. [/ Li] [li] Then select the folder on your hard disk where Web pages will be recorded and pictures reduced. [/ li] [li] Click on the Next button. [/ li] [li] Then choose a template for your Web pages. [/ li] [li] Click on the Finish button. [/ li] [li] The generated website is displayed. All you then have to bring it online by copying all the files generated on your web hosting. [/ Li] [/ list]

Title = (ddtoc_break Enlarge image attachments)

When you send pictures by email from Picasa, it resizes them with a width of 480 pixels. You can set Picasa to the size of photos you send is greater.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, click the Tools menu and click Options. [/ Li] [li] Open the Email tab. [/ Li] [li] In the section Output Options, move the cursor to the size you want 800 pixels for example. [/ li] [li] Finally, click OK. [/ li] [/ list]

Amend title = (ddtoc_break photos)

Picasa has an integrated search engine so you can find images from the hundreds you have. To more easily find a specific picture according to certain keywords, you can just make out all by adding a title, date, place and a legend.

[List class = "bullet-2"] [li] In Picasa, open the image you wish to add information. [/ Li] [li] Click on the Name and then click New Label. [/ Li] [ li] In the window that opens, fill in the various fields with the information of the picture. Click OK. [/ Li] [li] Repeat for all your photos. When searching, the engine integrated with Picasa examine this information in order to return the relevant pictures. [/ Li] [/ list]