Version 1.12 is available for download.

This update adds the ability to automatically check for plug-in updates. To enable the option for automatic checking for plug-in updates, go to the Plug-in Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+,) and select Costco Photo Center in the list of installed plug-ins on the left-hand side. The Plug-in Info panel will display the Costco Export Plug-in status information. Select the Check for updates automatically check box.

Another handy addition is the option to open selected album in the web browser. To use this feature click the Preview Album button located below the album thumbnail.

And finally, I had to change the version number back to the classic format. Older versions of the plug-in may not report the availability of the update, however, starting with this version everything should go smoothly. Besides, now you have the automatic version checker built into the plug-in.

Today I release 3 more updates to offer Lightroom 3 Beta compatibility for Costco US, Costco CA, and CVS Photo Center plug-ins:

Export to Costco Photo Center (US): 20100124.8
Export to Costco Photo Centre (CA): 20100124.3
Export to CVS Photo Center: 20100124.2

Both Costco plug-ins also feature a fix for a mild annoyance with some photos taking their time (up to 5-10 minutes) to show up in the online album after the export.

A note for LR3 Beta users: due to some internal changes, Lightroom 3 Beta no longer displays the branding graphics at the top of the export dialog.

Version 20090907.3 is available for download.

This version contains several nice additions and improvements.

One time I needed to use Costco Photo Center to print my photos I was surprised to find out they didn’t offer a Lightroom plugin to upload files to their lab. Their web site uses a propitiatory API, which they don’t disclose (at least as of today it hasn’t been disclosed yet). But I was up for the challenge. After a few days of battling it out with the black box of Costco web site I was able to produce this little plugin.

Download and use this plugin free of charge, all I ask in return from you is to provide some feedback.

Visit the Export to Costco Photo Center page to download the plugin package.