Shotwell

Shotwell is a lightweight Windows application that helps users view images and apply several editing operations.

It sports a clean and intuitive layout that allows you to upload files into the working environment using the built-in browse function or “drag and drop” support.

Plus, you can add the contents of an entire folder to the list or import pictures from a camera connected to your computer.

Shotwell gives you the possibility to duplicate the selected item, remove images from the library, and view detailed information about each picture (e.g. location, size, dimensions, camera model, focal length, GPS latitude and longitude, artist).

What’s more, you can create slideshows by specifying the transition delay, zoom in or out, as well as switch to a full screen mode for a better focus on your work.

The utility enables you to flip or rotate the items to different angles, pick the background color of the workspace, and add external photo editors. Plus, it features a photo enhancement mode which automatically improves the image quality.

When it comes to editing operations, you are allowed to crop the images, remove the red-eye effect, and adjust the levels of exposure, saturation, tint, temperature, and shadow.

Last but not least, you can save the edited photos to JPG or PNG file format, undo or redo your actions, modify time and date information, add tags, rate the photos, rename files, sort items by date, rating, or exposure date, as well as categorize photos by user-defined events.

Shotwell offers a handy set of parameters for helping you organize your photo collection in a clean working environment. Its intuitive layout makes it an ideal tool even for less experienced users.