With the release of Evoto 3.7, we’re excited to introduce a much-requested feature: Right-Click to Open. Before this update, users had to manually import images into Evoto by opening the software and then navigating to their files through the device folder or dragging them into the program. While functional, this process could be time-consuming and lacked easy integration with other editing software.

Evoto now allows you to directly open images by right-clicking from your local folder or another application. This enables faster access and editing, saving you time and making the process more efficient, especially when working between multiple software platforms.

Key Scenarios for Right-Click to Open

Evoto as Your Primary Editing Tool

If you use Evoto as your main editing software, the right-click feature eliminates the need to manually open and import files. You can simply select an image from your local folder, right-click, and open it directly in Evoto for editing.

Integration with Other Editing Software (Lightroom Classic or Capture One)

For those who use Lightroom Classic or Capture One as their main color grading or management tools, Evoto can serve as a powerful mid-stage or final-stage editor. With the right-click feature, you can quickly open images in Evoto without needing to export them from your main editing software, streamlining the process for faster workflow transitions.

How to Use the Right-Click to Open Feature

Opening Local Images Directly:

• Open your local file folder.

• Select the image(s) you want to edit in Evoto.

• Right-click and choose Open With > Evoto from the menu.

• The selected images will automatically create a new project in Evoto or be added to an existing open project.

• Edit your images in Evoto.

• Export the edited images back to their original folder or a designated location.

Opening Images from Other Software:

• Open Lightroom Classic or Capture One.

• Select the image(s) you want to edit in Evoto.

• Right-click and choose Edit in Evoto from the menu.

• Choose the file format to export into Evoto (JPG/TIFF).

• The selected image will open in Evoto for editing.

• After completing your edits, export the image(s) back to the original location or to a designated folder.

Important Considerations

Which Project Will the Right-Click Image Open In?

• If Evoto is not open or only open at the project selection screen, the right-clicked image will automatically generate a new project in Evoto. You can rename the project and begin editing right away.

• If you already have a project open in Evoto, the right-clicked image will be added to the existing project, allowing you to edit it alongside other images in that project.

Can You Re-Import Right-Clicked Images Back to Lightroom?

Yes, images imported from Lightroom Classic via right-click can be edited in Evoto and exported back to the original Lightroom Classic project. This makes it easy to re-edit single or multiple images without disrupting your workflow.

How Are Right-Clicked Images Exported?

• If the right-clicked image creates a new project in Evoto, the export options are limited to standard image formats (JPG, TIFF, PNG) and there is no drop-down list for additional export options.

• If the image is added to an existing Lightroom catalog project in Evoto, you’ll have access to the drop-down export options, allowing you to export back into the original Lightroom catalog.

The right-click to open feature in Evoto significantly improves your editing workflow by making it faster and easier to open images directly from your local folders or other software. Whether you use Evoto as your primary editing tool or as a complementary editor for images managed in Lightroom Classic or Capture One, this new feature offers greater flexibility and streamlines the entire process.

Give it a try and enjoy the faster, more efficient way of working with your images in Evoto!