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Google Is Shutting Down Picasa In Favor of Photos (engadget.com)

Posted by yaelk on from the google-updates dept.

Google has been steadily migrating its resources towards the Photos ecosystem since the company first announced it at last years I/O developers conference. Today, Google announced that it will shut down Picasa. Starting May 1st, Google will start phasing out Picasa from its product lineup, moving over to Google Photos.

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  1. Re:I hope they keep the Picasa desktop app around. by acroyear · · Score: 3, Informative

    It is on the slate to be removed. Existing copies still work, but 1) no updates (so an O/S or library change that breaks it is permanent), and 2) no promises that it will still be able to upload files after the transition.

    Yes, very frustrating, as it is my primary post-processing tool.

    --
    "But remember, most lynch mobs aren't this nice." (H.Simpson)
    -- Joe
  2. Re:So...anyone want to suggest replacements? by Voyager529 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Photo organizers, locally installed, Windows:
    Zoner Photo Studio
    xnView
    Nero Mediahome
    Windows Live Photo Gallery
    Media Pro (Not Freeware)
    ACDSee (Not Freeware>
    Corel Aftershot (Not Freeware)

    Photo editors, browser based:
    Pixlr
    Polarr
    Fotor
    iPiccy

    Image Hosting:
    Piwigo (free to self-host; first party hosting available)
    Zenphoto (free to self-host; third party hosting available)
    JuiceBox (freemium; self-hosted only)
    Flickr
    Amazon Prime Photos (you have to be Prime)

    Okay, I'm tired of adding links...but depending on what functions of Picasa you're looking to replace, there are plenty of alternatives.

  3. Re:So...anyone want to suggest replacements? by Sabriel · · Score: 4, Informative

    I think you meant digiKam, not digicam?