Getting Started with AD Photo Editor

Interface Overview

When you launch AD Photo Editor, you'll see the main interface divided into several sections:

Navigation Sidebar - Contains buttons for switching between main modes (SEARCH, IMPORT, EXPORT)
Header Bar - Shows connection information and access to settings
Content Area - Displays the active function (search, import, or export)
Status Messages - Banner areas at the top for special deal offers, license notifications, and updates

Screenshot of the main interface with labeled sections

AD Photo Editor operates in three main modes:

SEARCH - Find and manage photos for individual AD accounts
IMPORT - Batch import photos to multiple AD accounts (Pro Edition only)
EXPORT - Extract photos from AD accounts to your local filesystem (Pro Edition only)

Switch between modes by clicking the corresponding buttons in the left sidebar.

Before you start working with AD Photo Editor, you may need to configure your connection to Active Directory:

Click the "Connection manager" button in the header bar
In the Connection Settings dialog, configure your domain and credentials:
- Domain - Choose between current domain or specify a custom domain
- User - Choose between current user credentials or specify alternative credentials
- Save credentials - Option to save alternative credentials in Windows Credential Manager
Click "OK" to save your settings

Screenshot of the Connection Settings dialog

The active connection is displayed in the header bar, showing the current domain and user.

Access additional settings by clicking the SETTINGS button in the sidebar:

General - Configure photo size limits and photo attribute selection. Manage custom search attributes.
Debug - Enable logging for troubleshooting.
License - Manage your product license and check support status.

These settings will be saved and used for future sessions.

AD Photo Editor is available in two editions:

Free Edition - Basic functionality for searching and editing individual photos
Pro Edition - Full functionality including batch import/export, custom attributes, and priority support

You can upgrade to the Pro Edition at any time from the License section in the Settings tab.