4. WORKING WITH PHOTOS ON EXTERNAL STORAGE WITHOUT IMPORT
This mode allows you to start sorting photos immediately without the need for prior import. Simply select a folder containing your photos, and the app will automatically save all changes to XMP files. This makes your photos instantly available for import into photo editors. Flags, ratings, and color tags are automatically read from the XMP files when the photos are opened in external applications.
Indexing and Folder Access
When opening a folder for the first time, the app performs photo indexing, which only takes a few seconds
Subsequent access to the folder is instant, thanks to the saved index
Important Note on Performance
The speed at which photos are displayed depends on the read speed of the external storage. If you shoot in RAW format, it is recommended to enable RAW + JPEG mode on your camera. When both RAW and JPEG files are present in the same folder, the app will prioritize opening JPEG files, significantly improving performance in this mode.
Batch Operations
When performing batch operations, such as changing flags, ratings, or color tags, the process may take some time to complete. This is because the app needs to update the XMP files for the selected photos. During this process, a progress indicator is displayed on the screen to show the status of the export.
Color Label Settings
Color labels are saved according to the Color Label Set Language parameter in the app settings. To ensure correct color label display in Lightroom, verify that the settings match Lightroom’s localization language.
How to Configure Color Labels in Lightroom
Navigate to Metadata → Color Label Set → Edit
Ensure that the labels and their values match the localization and settings in PhotoPicker
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