See the metadata behind a file and edit many of its fields, then search or sort by that metadata, far more metadata attributes than offered in Windows explorer or Mac Finder Select a file (typically, an image, video, PDF, or InDesign layout) and see a preview of it (play the video, page through the InDesign layout or PDF) Bridge is a standalone program so you won't see it when you're in Explorer in Windows (that is, 'My Computer' views). It doesn't replace your operating system's filing system, it just another way to look at and search through your files. What does it do for everyone, and why would it be worth the trouble of the inevitable problems that will come with more software complexity?Īny thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

I'm asking what it does in general, not what will it do specifically for me, so please don't answer by saying 'it depends on what I am doing with the files.' I know that much already. If the benefits of adding Bridge to the file management system doesn't outweigh the problems that it will inevitably create, then I don't want to do it.Īnd yes, I know it 'depends' on what I want to do with my file system.

I ask this because I don't want to add another layer of complexity over a perfectly good filing system if it's not going to do some really cool and useful stuff.Īdding Bridge will cause more problems because adding more programs always means more likelihood of problems to solve. What does Bridge do, that I can't already do with a good filing system in Windows? Please forgive the simple question, but if I have a perfectly good filing system, why would I start using Bridge?

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