Cataloging with Photo Supreme

Asset Management Software vs. File Browser Software

A file browser allows you to manage image files located within a specific folder on your system. The simplest form of a file browser is the one provided by your operating system, such as Explorer for Windows or Finder for macOS. There are also various photo browsers that enable you to work with photo files within a folder. However, a limitation of file browsers is that they operate within a single folder, meaning you cannot combine results from different folders. For instance, you can’t view all 5-star images across various folders; you would need to check each folder individually. Essentially, with a file browser, the focus is on the files themselves.

In contrast, Photo Supreme, as an asset management software, depends on its Catalog database to function. This means it presents you with image files that are stored in the Catalog. In asset management software, the primary reference point is the Catalog itself.

In simpler terms, Photo Supreme is not bound by the constraints of the file system.

One potential downside of using asset management software is that you first need to import the images for the software to recognize them. However, the time spent on this initial import is quickly compensated for by the time saved in the future when browsing through cataloged images.

Since Photo Supreme is not limited by the file system, it provides two significant advantages:

1. Powerful search capabilities: You can query information about all images in the catalog.
2. Flexible organization options: You can group images from completely different folders, across various media types, and even from disconnected media.