A new attempt to provide a higher-end sequel to the ubiquitous JPEG image standard is officially under way. The multiple countries participating in the Joint Photographic Experts Group, which created the JPEG standard, have approved an effort to make Microsoft's HD Photo format a standard called...

Collaboration fosters innovation for professional photographers and enthusiasts. Microsoft Corp. and Phase One today announced a strategic alliance to explore ways to improve digital imaging solutions for professional photographers and enthusiasts. The companies will work together to develop solutions...

Microsoft Photo Info allows photographers to add, change and delete common "metadata" properties for digital photographs from inside Windows Explorer. When installed, a new "Photo Info" item appears on the context menu for files selected in Windows Explorer. To use, simply select one or more image fiiles...

Try it yourself free for 60 days! Celebrating 10 years of creating digital imaging tools for everyday photographers at every skill level, Microsoft offers Digital Image Suite Anniversary Edition, including the powerfully easy software that provides you with everything you need to effortlessly organize...

Microsoft Digital Image Suite Anniversary Edition is the picture-perfect solution for organizing, enhancing and sharing digital memories. Microsoft Corp. today announced the launch of Microsoft ® Digital Image Suite Anniversary Edition, which consists of Digital Image Suite 2006 1 along with a free value...

Microsoft® Codename Max is your opportunity to try a new, exciting experience from Microsoft. Today Max lets you make beautiful photo slideshows to share with your family and friends. You can also use the newsreader to keep up with the latest news updates from around the world. Upgrading Max? If you...

As part as an initiative to market itself to digital-photography enthusiasts, Microsoft hosted a Pro Photo Summit on June 28. At the event, the software maker awarded prizes in its inaugural Future Pro Photographer Contest . One overall winner and three runners-up in different categories were selected...

Icons of Imaging members join over 300 professional photographers and industry leaders from around the globe at the first Microsoft Pro Photo Summit to engage in dialogue about latest trends in and future direction of digital photography. Yesterday at the first Microsoft ® Pro Photo Summit, Microsoft...

Future Pro Photographer contest prize packages — together valued at over $60,000 — designed to help student photographers take their first steps in the photography business. Microsoft Corp. today announced it is now accepting submissions for the inaugural Future Pro Photographer photo contest. Students...

Microsoft has temporarily halted development work on some aspects of its upcoming professional graphics application as it tries to bring companion tools and its next-generation Windows Vista operating system to market. The application -- called Expression Graphic Designer -- was first released in test...