Quick Guide: PhotoDirector Beginner's Guide
Five steps from importing a photo to saving it in the file type you need.
Updated Oct. 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Import a photo
Drag a photo onto the canvas. Or click Import Photo, or its arrow to pick a photo from the library, My Creations, or stock images.
2Pick a tool from the rail
Click a category in the rail, such as Enhance, then a tool. This example uses Auto Color Enhancement, which applies itself at a Strength of 50.
3Compare before and after
Click the compare button at the bottom left of the canvas to see Before and After side by side.
4Export the photo
Click Export at the top and save the photo as a PNG, JPG, or TIF file. Your original stays as it was.
5Pick a format and size
Choose File > Save As (More Options) to pick JPEG, TIFF, or PNG and set the folder, file name, and size before you export.
We tested these steps in PhotoDirector 365 version 18.0.10 on Windows.
