ThumbsPlus v4.0 Now Available

My favorite image thumbnailer/viewer/converter/adjuster program has finally reached its next level. ThumbsPlus v4.0 is now official and available for immediate download from Cerious Software's web site.

I would be absolutely lost in a sea of image files if not for ThumbsPlus and use it so many times a day it's rediculous. To me it's the Windows Explorer for image files. I use it to "visually" browse my image folders and then launch other apps like PhotoShop, PhotoImpact and GIF Construction Set from a custom button created on Thumbs' toolbar.

Here's a rundown of most of the new features in version 4.0:

Database and Thumbnail Organization

  • ODBC database (MS Access JET by default).
  • Find similar and duplicate images.
  • User-defined fields for categorizing and searching.
  • Multiple customizable thumbnail views (small, large, custom, list and report).
  • Additional sort options (similarity, orientation, image size).
Image Viewing and Editing:
  • Step-based batch processing.
  • Image stamping (overlay text or image).
  • Freehand select, paste into.
  • Digital image watermarking (using Digimarc® technology).
  • Extensive search capabilities with named search sets.
  • Arbitrary zoom.
  • Multiple monitor support.
  • Synchronized image viewing (for comparing images).
Folders & File Organization:
  • Windows Explorer folder tree format.
  • Folder operations (copy, move, rename).
  • Image galleries for custom ordered slide shows, quick organization.
  • Favorite locations.
  • Network Neighborhood access.
  • Automatic file renaming (numbering).
Other Features:
  • Multi-threaded operation (multiple background tasks).
  • Many new configuration parameters.
  • New toolbar.
  • Multi-user licensees can use other ODBC-compliant databases.