FastStone Image Viewer 5.2 is a tiny, yet efficient application, which is capable of doing both basic and some advanced operations. It works as image browser, viewer, basic editor, and converter. It is very easy-to-use with many features and comes for free.

Features

• View, edit and convert

• Lots of supported file formats

• Raw format compatibility

• Screen capture function

• Various skins

• Slide Show Builder

FastStone Image Viewer comes with a fully globalized graphical user interface in over 20 different languages. Besides that it is available as a portable version as well. For instance, besides simple image viewing, you are actually able to convert and edit image files as well. The image format is not relevant, because FastStone Image Viewer comes with really extensive file format support. In addition, you have a screen capture function, multiple skins and dual monitor features at your fingertips.

Interface

FastStone Image Viewer actually has a very classy and refined interface. All menus and action buttons are placed on top of the main window. You have a folder tree to the right from where you can navigate the folders much quicker and easier. A preview of the selected picture appears right underneath it as well as information about it.

Basic Operations

FastStone Image Viewer is user-friendly in each single aspect, no matter what action you intend to perform. Simply open a folder and select an image. After that you should have to choose the action you want to perform. In case you want to modify the browser style or access the magnifier options, you need to navigate to Command Bar -> View.

Conclusion

FastStone Image Viewer is a very useful all-in-one utility. It enables you to work with images in various aspects – viewing, browsing, editing and converting.