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Compare and two-page viewing

Compare mode finds differences between arbitrary candidates. Two-page viewing reads adjacent items in library order. Choose the mode that matches the task.

Compare selected images

Select one to four images in the sidebar.
Turn on Compare mode. A two-, three-, or four-slot layout is chosen for the selection.
Fill empty slots using the slot menu or drag and drop.
Click a slot to activate it before applying ratings or tags.

AuroraViewer Compare mode showing two winter photos side by side with synchronized zoom and pan — Compare mode places candidates in one window so you can track the active slot, sync state, and visual differences.

Synchronize zoom and pan

Enable Sync and manipulate the slot you want to use as the reference.
Zoom or drag; synchronized slots use the same zoom and pan.
Turn on Independent for any slot you want to inspect separately.
Use Reset All Transforms to return every slot to its default state.

Use two-page viewing

Turn on Two-Page View from the Image menu.
Choose left-to-right or right-to-left reading order.
Move through spreads with Left Arrow and Right Arrow.
Turn off Two-Page View to return to single-image viewing.