Office Picture Manager Fix

Microsoft Office Picture Manager was officially discontinued starting with Office 2013, but many users still prefer its lightweight cropping and editing tools. If you are looking to get it back or fix a missing installation, here is the standard "fix" to restore it on modern versions of Windows (10/11) and Office (2016/2019/365). The Fix: Reinstalling via SharePoint Designer

Microsoft Office Picture Manager was a popular, lightweight image viewing and editing tool. Microsoft officially discontinued it starting with Office 2013. Many users still prefer its fast loading times and simple batch-editing features over modern alternatives.

Expand the Office Tools category. Click the drop-down next to Microsoft Office Picture Manager and select Run from My Computer . office picture manager fix

Microsoft Office Picture Manager was officially retired after Office 2010. However, you can still "fix" its absence or resolve common performance issues using the methods below. 1. How to "Fix" a Missing Picture Manager

Click . Repeat this process for other file extensions like .png or .gif . Method B: Windows Default Apps Settings Press Windows Key + I to open Settings . Navigate to Apps > Default apps . Scroll down and click Choose default apps by file type . Locate .jpg , .jpeg , and .png . Click the drop-down next to Microsoft Office Picture

Start the installer, but do not click "Install Now." Choose Customize: Click the Customize button. Isolate Picture Manager: Set "Microsoft SharePoint Designer" to Not Available . Set "Office Shared Features" to Not Available .

Select to disable the main program components. Scroll down to expand the Office Tools section. and .png . Start the installer

Since Picture Manager isn't included in modern Office installers, the most reliable fix is to install it as a standalone component using the free SharePoint Designer 2010 Download the Installer SharePoint Designer 2010 (32-bit) from the official Microsoft Download Center.