Image Processor

Similarly to fashion trends, the design language of operating systems’ and programs’ graphical user interfaces goes through various transformations meant to keep up with the latest consumer trends.

While many of the changes do account for improvements in terms of user experience, those who have become accustomed to a particular style that used to be the norm for almost two decades should find good use in Image Processor.

Some nostalgic PC users and a few minimalists are likely to have already replaced certain UI elements the likes of the Start Menu with OpenShell and window borders with a Windows XP or 95-inspired aesthetic meant to help them relive a part of those long-gone days.

However, when it comes to programs themselves, the process can vary from difficult to impossible, depending on whether their source code is openly available. This may prompt plenty of users to start employing alternatives in their workflows, such as the app at hand.

If your software arsenal already replaced Microsoft Photos with the classic layout of IrfanView and the Paint3D app with Pinta, Image Processor should be a solid choice for those who need to make contrast adjustments but also find editing suites such as Krita overkill for their use-cases.

Once installed, hobbyist photographers have the opportunity of setting their pictures to grayscale whenever they wish to outline certain details that could be overshadowed by the presence of vibrant colors.

On top of the color-correction features, students can raise the brightness of poorly-scanned pages of documents to increase readability. Finally, the multi-tabbed layout lets you compare and contrast the target image’s original look with its altered counterpart and apply the same effects on several items.

Those looking for more granularity in terms of color-correction without having to pay costly subscription fees for overkill editing suites should give Image Processor a chance, considering its ease-of-use.