VICTORIA, British Columbia – Professional photographers can now test the highly-anticipated editing features in the latest beta version of ACD Systems International’s ACDSee™ Pro Photo Manager for Mac workflow software.

Beta 1.3 downloads of ACDSee Pro for Mac, which gives photographers a faster, affordable, all-in-one photography workflow system, opened on June 22 and are available at www.acdsee.com/proformac.

Watch a demonstration video of Pro for Mac’s new Process mode

The most recent round of public beta testing for Pro Photo Manager for Mac introduces the software’s new Process mode with editing controls that are planned for the final product release in 2011. Photographers will be able to test the program’s editing features for:

• Exposure

• Basic Lighting

• Highlight Enhancement

• Fill Light

• Contrast

• White Balance

• Vibrancy

• Advanced Color

• Sharpening

• Noise Reduction

• Lens Distortion

• Rotate

• Straighten

• Perspective

Non-destructive editing is still in development so edited files need to be saved as new files. However, ACDSee developers say non-destructive workflow, along with additional editing controls and improved graphical interface for Process mode, are planned for the beta 1.4 version.

Beta 1.3 also introduces support for managing and organizing files on external devices, even when those devices are no longer connected, importing from and managing files on WIA cameras and devices, database optimization and maintenance, improvements to the Search feature and other bug fixes.

More than 10,000 Mac users have participated in beta program so far and have offered feedback in 153 forum topics to ACD Systems developers for use in formulating the final version.

Users can expect additional options and features as Pro for Mac nears its final release date.

Pricing and Availability
ACDSee Pro for Mac is in beta testing at www.acdsee.com/proformac. The full release of the product is anticipated for release in early 2011. At that time, ACDSee Pro for Mac will be available for a free 30-day trial and for purchase at $169.99 (USD) by visiting www.acdsee.com.

About ACD Systems
Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International Inc. is one of the world’s leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced technical illustration and graphics program. ACD Systems has millions of consumer and business users and more than 33,000 corporate customers, including many Fortune 500 companies. For further details, please visit www.acdsee.com.

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