Fix: Microsoft Picture Manager Not Saving Edits (Crop, Resize, Etc.)

Microsoft Picture Manager is an old tool used to crop, resize or manipulate a picture. However, the software was used in earlier versions like Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Nevertheless, if you wish to use the software with the current generation like Windows 10, you may notice that Microsoft Picture Manager will note save edits or crop or resize. Moreover, this issue seems more common than it sounds.

Moreover, there are chances, if you’ve recently upgraded to a Windows 10 new update, you might run into some issues, such as edits are not being saved. Therefore, we highly recommend you use a third-party tool from Adobe’s suite to replace the viewer. Follow this guide to discover more solutions to resolve your Microsoft Picture Manager issue more quickly and efficiently.

Fix: Microsoft Picture Manager Not Saving Edits (crop, resize, etc.)

Resolving this issue isn’t quite difficult as it may seem sometimes. Further, it’s a very simple and straightforward process. Talking about the causes for this issue, it might be possible that an older version of Microsoft Office users might face the issue.

While checking the Reddit threads we got to know about this issue and guess what? Fortunately, we have the best solution for you guys. Before following the steps below, check if there is any glitch in the Picture manager or if the image properties are set to read-only. As a result, this is also a reason for the Microsoft picture manager not saving edits.

Fix 1: Try to Reboot your PC

1. Firstly, click on the Start menu and find the power button.
2. Now, click on the power button and tap on the restart button to initiate the rebooting process.
3. After that, your rebooting process starts automatically. You need to wait for a few minutes while the rebooting process is completed.
4. Then, after a successful reboot, go and check if the issue is resolved or not.

Fix 2: Try an Alternative Tool

This is the best and long-lasting method to fix this issue, and we suggest using Adobe Photoshop instead of Microsoft Office Picture Manager. The raster-based editing tool is hopefully the best-known of its kind in the world, and you’ll first get a free seven days trial as well to check that it suited for you or not.

However, if you switch to Adobe Photoshop, we bet you won’t need to change your preferences in near future. Until some decades at least to say.

Fix 3: Check the File Properties

To check your Windows 10 file properties follow the steps given below.

1. First of all, open the file explorer and head towards the image you need to edit and save.
2. After that, you need to right-click on the selected image and choose the Properties option from the newly opened window.
3. Now, a window appears with four options you need to click on the General option.
4. Then, right next to the advanced option, you’ll see an Attributes option.
5. Now, if the attributes are already tick marked then first unchecked the Read-Only box.
6. After that, click on Apply followed by OK to save the changes.

That’s it. Simply, reopen the image again in the Picture Manager and check if the issue resolved or not.

If the file properties are set to read-only, then windows will not allow users to make any changes to the targeted file. In that case, you’ll not be able to edit and save. Now, to resolve this problem follow the steps given below: –

• Suppose, if you’re importing photos from your Smartphone then connect your device to your PC.
• Now, instead of simply dragging and dropping the images on your PC or Laptop, choose the Import pictures and videos using the Windows option.
• After that, you’ll access the files by right-clicking on your connected device from the File Explorer.
• That’s it. Now the read-only issue will be fixed temporarily.

Fix 4: Repair Picture Manager Installation

There is two option available to repair the picture manager installation.

Repair From the Control Panel

1. 1. Firstly, go to Start and search for the control panel to initiate the repairing process.
   2. Once the control panel is opened, go to Programs and click on the Program and Features tab.
   3. Now, select the Microsoft Office application and hit the change button.
   4. After that, you’ll see an option Repair, Click on it.
   5. Then, hit the Next button to proceed further.
   6. Now, what you need to do is simply tap on the Detect and Repair errors in My Office Installation box to select it.
   7. After that, again hit the Next button.
   8. Now, once the repair process is completed, hit the OK button.

At last, launch the Picture Manager and check if the issue resolved or not.

Before applying the steps mentioned above, you need first to ensure that you’re using the Microsoft Office 2010 or earlier version because these steps won’t work or apply if you have Office 2013 or a newer version.

Repair using Microsoft Office Disc (Windows XP/ Windows 7)

1. 1. First of all, open the Picture manager on your PC or Laptop.
   2. After that, head towards the Help. Then, select the Detect and Repair option.
   3. Now, tap on the Restore my Shortcuts box. But, make sure to un-check the second box found there.
   4. Then, simply click on Start.
   5. In case, your PC asks you to insert a disc of Microsoft office, then insert it.
   6. Now, follow the on-screen instruction and let your troubleshooter fix the issue that blocks you to save your edits on Microsoft Picture Manager.

At last, open the Microsoft picture manager app and see if the issue is resolved or not.

Fix 5: Change File Formats to Check

To do this, you need to follow the procedure given below carefully: –

1. To initiate this fix, first, open the File Explorer, and then find the folder where you saved your file.
2. After you find the folder right-click on it, and from the drop-down menu, choose Open With.
3. Now, a list of applications appears that able to open your file. From that list select MS Paint.
4. Then, your system will open that file on the Paint application. So on the paint app, you need to tap on the File tab, and then select the option Save as.
5. Save you file in the PNG format, and then go to Picture Manager and open the same file and make the edits.

Fix 6: Reinstall Office

This might be the last option for you. Re-installation of Office will surely resolve the issues causing the Picture Manager, not saving edits errors. Nothing has been changed in the installation process. You simply follow the same procedure as you did for another version of Office.

1. First of all, go to Microsoft’s official website and download the Office 2010 for your Windows.
2. After that, start the installation process by clicking on the downloaded file.
3. Then, follow the on-screen instruction to install the Office 2010.

Now, after the installation process is completed, simply log in with your Microsoft account credentials and enjoy the Microsoft Picture Manager tool.

Now, you’ll able to fix the Microsoft Office Picture Manager not saving edits issue. If you are still facing issues while saving your edits on the picture manager, let us know in the comment section.

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