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 Quick Start Guide: Windows Photo Gallery

The functionality and appearance of the program on your computer may be different than the program depicted here, depending on the version of Windows you are using. The version depicted here is from Windows Vista Home Premium.

Launching the Program

Open the Start menu > Click All Programs > Click Windows Photo Gallery to launch the program.   

Editing Images

1. Open the image folder from the left sidebar panel (If the folder doesn’t appear in the panel, you can add it by opening the File menu and selecting Add Folder to Gallery…)

2. Click on the image you would like to edit

3. Click Fix on the top menu bar 

4. Select an image editing tool from the right panel (Note: The rotate tools appear below the image.) 

5. PressCtrl + S to save or press the Next button to save and advance to the next photo.

Launching Windows Movie Maker

Click on the Make a Movie button on the top menu bar to open Windows Movie Maker. There, you can create a slideshow or a movie from your images, with narration, effects, and transitions. See the Windows Movie Maker tutorial for more information.