Choose Import Images… to load the photos for an appointment. Select the folder containing them; IPS Viewer reads files directly inside that folder, not its subfolders.
Prepare a folder #
IPS Viewer accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIF, and TIFF files. Export RAW, HEIC, or other formats from your editor into a supported format first.
Use a separate appointment folder and keep filenames you can match to your originals. Keep the originals in your editing and backup system. Importing from Lightroom, Capture One, or another editor is a manual step; the programs don’t sync selections or changes.
Import the folder #
- Save your current session if you want to keep it.
- Choose Import Images….
- Select the folder containing the photos.
- Respond to any prompt about unsaved work.
- Check the thumbnails, then save the new session.
Each import replaces the current session. Prepare one folder for the appointment rather than importing several folders one after another.
Photos start in Maybe. They initially follow path order, ignoring letter case. You can rearrange them in the filmstrip afterward.
Check the photos #
Check the first and last filenames and a few in between. Open both portrait and landscape images to confirm the orientation, and test your comparison view and client display.
If a photo is missing, make sure it’s directly in the selected folder, has a supported extension, and opens in another viewer. If it looks different than expected, compare it with the exported file outside IPS Viewer.
Choose a suitable preview size #
Try a representative set of photos on the computer and display you’ll use. If loading or navigation is slow, test smaller preview copies or a smaller set. Keep the originals unchanged.
Performance depends on the photo count, image dimensions, and available memory, so there isn’t one image limit that suits every computer.
Keep the source folder #
The .IPS file stores links to the photos, not the photos themselves. Keep the source files available and include them in your backup.
If you move the files, use Relink Photos…, check the matches, and save the session. The session-saving guide explains that process. If you need help with a problem image, use a non-client example where possible.
