Navigating the main interface – the basics
22 February 2021
by Hilary
inPixio Photo Editor has a simpler interface than many picture editors and doesn’t take long to learn. Here are 5 essential things to know to find your way around more quickly.
1. 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 which you can expand or collapse by clicking them.
2. 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 magnifying glass 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.
3. Before/After View
Compare your edited picture to the original using a before/ after view.
- Click the “Switch between before and after views” icon in the top toolbar.
- Select one of the before/after views from the dropdown menu.
Editing in before/after mode helps you keep track of changes as you work.
To leave before/after mode click the “Single view” icon to the left of the before/after menu.
4. Filmstrip
The filmstrip in Photo Editor 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.
5. 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.
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