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One of the many nicer aspects of the GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Project) is that, like Photoshop, you can extend it’s usability by adding plug-ins and scripts.

FastPictureViewer is a lightweight image viewer for the Windows operating system. The program has been initially designed for professionals who need to review, label and rate large amounts of digital photos on a regular basis but has since then evolved to become a popular photo viewer for users who work with lots of photos regularly. It is therefor an ideal software for photographers, imaging professionals and enthusiasts with large photo collections

Image Converter Plus is a professional image converter for the Windows operating system that supports a large amount of different image formats including popular formats like jpg or png but also lesser used formats like raw image formats from various digital cameras and even Adobe Photoshop pdf files. The main interface of the program is divided into a profile and photos section

A new version of the image viewer FastStone Image Viewer has been released today by the developers. Version 4.0 introduces several new and enhanced features including better Windows 7 compatibility, improved performance in network folders, display of GPS information with a link to Google Earth, favorite folders and several minor improvements and bug fixes. The image viewer is available in several editions including a portable version and an installer

Experienced computer users have a specific routine that they go through whenever they install a new operating system. This includes playing around with the default configuration of the operating system but also installing a set of applications that they consider essential

After using many different image and photo editors over the years including other free ones like GIMP but also commercial applications like Adobe Photoshop I discovered one that I have been using ever since. Paint.net is an image editor for the Windows operating system which combines the attributes that I value the most: Speed and Ease of use.