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Opening files from File Browser


    File Browser helps you quickly locate image files and open them in the work area. You can also rotate images and view file information in the File Browser.

To open a file:

    Select the file or files you want to open, and do one of the following:

    • Double-click the file.
    • Drag the selected file or files into the work area.
    • Choose Open from the File Browser menu.
    • Press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac OS).

To rotate an image in the File Browser:

    Select one or more files, and do one of the following:

    • Choose a rotation option from the File Browser menu.
    • Click the Rotate button Rotate button to rotate the images clockwise by 90 degrees.
    • Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac OS) the Rotate button Rotate button to rotate the images counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

    Note: Using the File Browser, you can't Rotate or Batch Rename files stored on your computer desktop.

To display file information:

    Click the File Information pop-up menu at the bottom of the File Browser, and select one of the following:

    • All to view all image information for a file.
    • EXIF to view image information imported from your digital camera. (See Viewing file information).