: Features the proprietary LCE (Lighting and Contrast Enhancement) tool, allowing users to rescue shadow detail and control highlights using simple, intuitive sliders.

: Full support for EXIF and IPTC data fields.

: Reports indicate that running the Catalog Wizard through several thousand images at once can sometimes cause crashes. Mobile/WIA Devices

Over the decades, digital imaging software has bloated with features like AI masking, facial recognition tracking, and heavy web widgets. If your core needs are simple—importing, culling, tagging, adjusting exposure, and exporting—this version delivers those features at maximum speed without the unnecessary background processes. Summary of Pros and Cons