Note - Microsoft will no longer support Photo Gallery in January 10, 2017 and at that time you can't download Windows Essentials from Microsoft, but there may be another site that may work. A friend tried another website and it may work. If you have Photo Gallery before January 10, 2017, you can use it, but there may be some problems.
Photo Gallery Instructions
This page walks you through step by step of all of the features of Photo Gallery 2012 Version. Each step has a link to a PDF file. You have to scroll down to see the other Steps. If you don't know how to scroll down or view PDF files, there is a Video page with a Video that explains how to view Pages and scroll down and view PDF files.. Before you click on Step 2 - Part B or any after that, you should click on this Tip - that shows you how to view the PDF file and Photo Gallery at the same time, so it is easier to use the PDF file and practice Photo Gallery. If you don't know how to use your cursor with your mouse or Laptop Touchpad, there is a LINK to a mouse video and LINK to a Laptop Touchpad video. I created them that walks you through how to use your mouse and Laptop Touchpad. If you have any questions or comments, Contact Me.
Photo Gallery Instructions
This page walks you through step by step of all of the features of Photo Gallery 2012 Version. Each step has a link to a PDF file. You have to scroll down to see the other Steps. If you don't know how to scroll down or view PDF files, there is a Video page with a Video that explains how to view Pages and scroll down and view PDF files.. Before you click on Step 2 - Part B or any after that, you should click on this Tip - that shows you how to view the PDF file and Photo Gallery at the same time, so it is easier to use the PDF file and practice Photo Gallery. If you don't know how to use your cursor with your mouse or Laptop Touchpad, there is a LINK to a mouse video and LINK to a Laptop Touchpad video. I created them that walks you through how to use your mouse and Laptop Touchpad. If you have any questions or comments, Contact Me.
Step 1 – Download and Find Photo Gallery
- Part A – Find Windows Live Photo Gallery (2011) on Windows 7
- Part B – Download Photo Gallery
- Part C – Find Photo Gallery 2012 once you download
Tip - How to Delete Download File
Step 2 - Organize Photos/Videos
- Part A - Upload pictures/videos from your Camera with Photo Gallery
- Part B - Add Folders
- Tip - Add folders with File Explorer
Step 3 - Tag Photos/Videos – reason to fine photos/videos
- Part A - People tags
- Part B - Geotag (Place like Country, State, etc.)
- Part C – Add Caption
- Part D - Descriptive tags
- Part E - Rate
- Part F – Flag
Step 4 - Find Photos/Videos
- Part A – People
- Part B – Text
- Part C – Other Options
Step 5 - View Photos/Videos
- Part A – View Options
- Part B – Display Details Options
- Part C – Zoom in Zoom out and Slide Show
Step 6 - Edit Photos
Note - I recommend you watch Part A first for Edit Photos, because it gives you tips about copy, edit page layout, etc.
- Part A – Fix Redeye
- Part B – Crop
- Part C – Retouch
- Part D - Resize
Step 7 – Adjust Options for Photos
- Part A – Auto adjust
- Part B – Straighten
- Part C – Noise reduction
- Part D – Color
- Part E – Exposure
- Part F – Effect
Step 8 – Create Photos
- Part A - Panorama
- Part B – Photo Fuse
- Part C – Auto Collage
- Part D – Add Pictures to Movie Maker
Step 9 – Publish/Share Photos and Videos
Step 10 – Screen Saver
Step 11 – Print
- Part A – Find Windows Live Photo Gallery (2011) on Windows 7
- Part B – Download Photo Gallery
- Part C – Find Photo Gallery 2012 once you download
Tip - How to Delete Download File
Step 2 - Organize Photos/Videos
- Part A - Upload pictures/videos from your Camera with Photo Gallery
- Part B - Add Folders
- Tip - Add folders with File Explorer
Step 3 - Tag Photos/Videos – reason to fine photos/videos
- Part A - People tags
- Part B - Geotag (Place like Country, State, etc.)
- Part C – Add Caption
- Part D - Descriptive tags
- Part E - Rate
- Part F – Flag
Step 4 - Find Photos/Videos
- Part A – People
- Part B – Text
- Part C – Other Options
Step 5 - View Photos/Videos
- Part A – View Options
- Part B – Display Details Options
- Part C – Zoom in Zoom out and Slide Show
Step 6 - Edit Photos
Note - I recommend you watch Part A first for Edit Photos, because it gives you tips about copy, edit page layout, etc.
- Part A – Fix Redeye
- Part B – Crop
- Part C – Retouch
- Part D - Resize
Step 7 – Adjust Options for Photos
- Part A – Auto adjust
- Part B – Straighten
- Part C – Noise reduction
- Part D – Color
- Part E – Exposure
- Part F – Effect
Step 8 – Create Photos
- Part A - Panorama
- Part B – Photo Fuse
- Part C – Auto Collage
- Part D – Add Pictures to Movie Maker
Step 9 – Publish/Share Photos and Videos
Step 10 – Screen Saver
Step 11 – Print