looking for a free program to view images on windows

[T_G]

I have been using ACDsee for a long time, it allows me to open up an image in a folder, and then using the scroll wheel on the mouse I could quickly scroll down the images. Unfortunately can't find the installation CD and or license details.

I don't need a Thumbs-type program (got one already), all I need is for a program to allow me to flick through the images in real size. Unfortunately the windows own program does not let me use the scroll wheel...

I don't want to pay for it, and I don't want a crack as it is for work.

Thanks for any advice

[sonic1]

Take look at this one m8
_http://picasa.google.co.uk/

[Topper]

I was going to recommend the same, I use it all the time and post private web albums and now you can tag photos ready for facebook etc. I like the simple red eye controls as well.

[T_G]

Thanks, I tried it and it works ok. all I needed was a program where I can quickly flick through the images with the scroll wheel of the mouse. The only thing picasa does not do (which AcDsee did) is that it won't allow me to drag an image directly to another program or folder. But I will try it out for a couple of days. Also, I need to see if it opens up al lthe PSD, EPS, TIFF and similar files.

[davemurgtroyd]

Try Irfanview (completely free for private use)- it will open virtually every type of picture file as well as a lot of video files. Will also convert files from one format to another as well as altering brightness, contrast etc. Will also "scroll" through directories with mouse scroll button.

_http://www.irfanview.com/

[T_G]

Ohhhh I actually have that one on my computer, been using it for years to create custom icons for my main folders (easier to find them that way). Never tried to use it for anything else, will give it a go. Thanks!

[davemurgtroyd]

Ohhhh I actually have that one on my computer, been using it for years to create custom icons for my main folders (easier to find them that way). Never tried to use it for anything else, will give it a go. Thanks!

Latest version is 4.25

[rolfw]

I use faststone image viewer for all of my photos, you can use it to manipulate photos if you wish, but I use it as a viewer and by pressing the E key, it takes me straight to photoshop for any image I wish to edit.

[Tivù]

I used to use ACDSee as well - but it seems that you can still get a free (not trial, for versions preceding the latest) version of it readily, so the original Installation Disc being missing shouldn't be a problem.

[T_G]

I got it, but it has a nag screen coming on all the time, which is annoying though.

[Tivù]

Ah - not uncommon for freebies.

Oh, well, plenty of other suggestions. I might try Picasa myself in due course

[T_G]

Well, I have been using the Irfan yesterday and today for the whole day at work, and it is great. It does open ANY image file, even some strange formats. The Picasa has a nicer appearance in a way, but it also gave me some black images on (I think) adobe EPS files, so that was it. Irfan won

[Turok]

Hallo!
Guten Abend!
also ich empfehle dir das hier,hat alle Funktionen die man braucht!
gibt natürlich noch ein Haufen anderer,aber das hier ist eigentlich am besten!


_www.chip.de/downloads/IrfanView_12998187.html


sorry for german language,but the topic starter,will understand it

[T_G]

I am already using it, Dave mentioned it a few post earlier. But thanks anyway

[davemurgtroyd]

It has to be the best image viewer program around and free as well. i like the way you can use it purely from the keyboard - Press Enter to view full screen then PgUp and PgDn to scroll through folders; create Slideshows and even capture images from any Twain source (cameras or scanners). It doesn't have all the features of progs like Photoshop etc but still can do quite a lot in image manipulation.

[T_G]

Yes, I agree. I have photoshop for doing all the complicated stuff, but photoshop takes too long to open just for viewing. Actually, I am amazed that Adobe don't have a viewing program in their Adobe bundle...They got everything else in there, so why not a viewer?