ImageEnhancer

Working with a lot of pictures on a daily basis more likely convinced you to look for an alternative viewer to the default Windows component. In some cases, image viewers, such as ImageEnhancer are also equipped with extra tool in order to apply a quick fix, or alter the target picture completely.

The setup process keeps you busy only for a little while, so you get the chance to check out the set of features in no time at all. However, for this to be possible, it’s best to check whether or not .NET Framework is installed on your computer, even though it’s a default feature in modern Windows iterations.

A built-in navigation pane can be used to browse through folders, while selection displays the entire content in a larger panel, with thumbnails for pictures. You’re able to work with quite the variety of file formats, such as BMP, JPG, JPEG, JPE, GIF, PNG, TIF, TIFF, TGA, PCX, ICO, and various RAW formats.

Sadly, preview needs to be manually triggered, because a simple selection doesn’t fill in the specific preview area. A slideshow can be initiated as well, so the application automatically scrolls through the collection while you check out the rest of the features.

Just as the name clearly states, there are also various enhancement options at your disposal. Found in a dedicated tabbed panel, these can be used for simple color processing operations, such as red eye removal, or adjusting sliders for color layers.

On the other hand, you can take the time to apply multiple types of effects. Although there’s no instant preview, or possibility to configure them, you can go through options like mosaic, emboss, negative, blur, pencil, posterize, solarize, dilate, erode, and more.

On an ending note, ImageEnhancer is an alternative to the Windows built-in viewer you’re safe to consider trying out if you want to enhance, and explore your collection in the same environment. Tweaking effects can feel a little rough around the edges, while preview needs to be triggered, but it’s sure to be worth your while in the end.