Saving Images

In the Develop Tools pane, changes are non-destructive, so that every time a previously developed image is opened, the adjustments are exactly like they were saved. This allows for a return to the image to undo or further tweak adjustments.

To permanently save any changes made to a RAW file, save the changes as a separate file, in a different file format (JPEG or TIFF, for example).

Saving Images

After developing an image, choose from one of the many options for saving an image, depending on workflow.

To save an image:

  1. Click Done.
  2. Select one of the following:

Save

Save any changes.

Save as

Save a copy of the developed image with a new name or format.

Depending on the file type, any of the following checkboxes appear in the bottom left corner of the Save as dialog box:

  • Preserve Metadata: Retains metadata with the new image.
  • Embed Color Profile in Image: Retains color profile selected in Color Management with the new image.

Discard

Discard any changes.

Cancel

Remain on the same image in Develop with any changes intact, without saving the image.

To discard changes to the image and return to the previous mode:

Click Cancel.

It is not possible to directly save changes to a RAW file. Changes to a RAW file must be saved as a different file type.

Auto Save

Enable AutoSave in order to avoid selecting a saving option each time an image is finished being developed. When AutoSave is enabled, clicking Done, or selecting another image from the Filmstrip will prompt Gemstone to automatically save any changes. The Save Changes dialog will no longer be displayed.

To disable AutoSave

  1. Select Tools | Options... from the main menu.
  2. In the Options dialog, click ACDSee RAW.
  3. Disable the AutoSave all ACDSee RAW adjustments checkbox.

Tools | Options cannot be accessed while ACDSee RAW is open.

AutoSave is not available for RAW images.

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