BMP file format: extension description. How to open BMP on Android

Very often, when working with graphics, many users encounter images in the BMP format. Today, few people know what it is. Now we will look at the BMP graphic format in more detail. Moreover, we will not only trace the history of its origin and evolution, but also offer some simple methods for converting it to other popular formats.

What is BMP format?

Let's not go into too much technical detail. Note that BMP is a format for storing graphic images in the form of a bitmap based on single-layer rasters.

Yes this is true. Initially, the BMP image format was applied exclusively to raster images and was a universal (standard) extension for all graphics in general.

History of origin

The history of the creation of this format is inextricably linked with the Microsoft Corporation, which first implemented it in its main brainchild - the Windows operating system. In addition, despite constant competition with Apple, support for this type of graphics was later announced for the OS/2 operating system.

True, since then the BMP graphics format has undergone many changes. It was originally assumed that the structure of an image was built on a combination of small squares, today known as pixels. It is believed that each pixel in an image can contain data about a different color depth (the number of bits per such graphic unit). The values ​​used to indicate the color bit depth are as follows: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64 bits.

In this case, for values ​​less than 8, the color is indicated only using the index of the palette (table) of shades, and for values ​​above the index is taken from the standard RGB model. The latter contains color variations obtained by mixing red, green and blue.

As is already clear, the higher the bit depth, the larger the size of the final image will be. It must be said that the BMP file format, both in those distant times and today, looks like a kind of mastodon, because its size is quite large. This is due to the fact that the image itself is uncompressed, compared to, say, the same JPG format. The size of files with different types of extensions containing the same image can differ not only hundreds - tens of thousands of times.

How to open the BMP file format?

As for opening images of this type, any Windows operating system has built-in tools for this.

Until viewing applications were created, the main editing tool remained the native Paint program included with any version of Windows. At that time, this application exclusively supported the BMP format.

As is already clear, with the development of technology and the evolution of the format itself, the program also changed. Today, Paint's capabilities are much greater than those of its initial versions.

In addition, with the advent of programs for viewing and editing graphics, the BMP file format was announced in technical support and in them. It is not surprising, since it was he who was the “great-grandfather” of almost all image file extensions known today.

You can find a lot of programs for working with such graphic data. Among viewing tools, for example, in Windows you can use a standard tool; among third-party applications, software packages such as ACDSee or Irfan View and many others are quite popular.

As for editing, you can use anything for work, for example, the same Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw or any other graphic editor that has even a minimal set of tools and capabilities.

The simplest way to convert BMP format

Now let's see how to change the BMP format in the simplest ways. To do this, you can use the same graphic editors.

If we take the standard Paint application as an example, first the desired BMP file is opened in it, after which the “Save As...” command is selected from the “File” menu, where in the root, in the bottom line (drop-down menu), you can find supported formats.

Actually, in any other graphic editor, the technology for converting a bitmap is similar to that described above. In some applications you can also find export commands, which, in principle, are not particularly different, since when using them the whole procedure again boils down to selecting another supported graphic format other than the original BMP.

Using converters

One of the easiest ways to convert a different type of image into BMP format, not to mention using standard Windows tools and graphic editors, is to use specialized converters that work automatically.

Everything is simple here. The user adds graphic files to be converted into the program window, then selects the final format (in this case BMP) and presses the button to start the conversion process. The final files in the new form will be saved in the folder whose location is set by default in the application or specified manually.

By the way, the same applies to the reverse process, when you need to convert the BMP format to some other one.

With all the many programs in this area on the Internet, you can find many resources that allow you to carry out such transformations online. Only in this case, the user uploads files to the site, selects the final format, and then downloads the result to his computer. Agree, compared to the first two methods, it is not very convenient.

Conclusion

That's all that can be said about the BMP graphics format in a nutshell. For obvious reasons, the technical side of the issue in terms of file structure was not considered. Such data is unlikely to tell the average user anything.

But in conclusion, I would like to add a few words about converting graphic files into the uncompressed BMP format. Of course, its current version takes up less disk space. But it still differs from more modern compressed data types. In principle, the BMP format itself can even be called somewhat outdated, since few people use it today. Therefore, converting compressed formats into the type of graphic files with the .bmp extension seems clearly impractical at the present stage.

The most common cause of problems with opening the BMP file is simply the lack of appropriate applications installed on your computer. In this case, it is enough to find, download and install an application that serves files in the BMP format - such programs are available below.

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Please note that some encoded data from files that our computer does not read can sometimes be viewed in Notepad. In this way we will read fragments of text or numbers - It is worth checking whether this method also works in the case of BMP files.

What to do if the application from the list has already been installed?

Often an installed application should automatically link to a BMP file. If this does not happen, then the BMP file can be successfully associated manually with the newly installed application. Simply right-click on the BMP file, and then from the available list select the "Choose default program" option. Then you need to select the “View” option and find your favorite application. The entered changes must be approved using the "OK" option.

Programs that open the BMP file

Windows

Mac OS

Why can't I open a BMP file?

Problems with BMP files can also have other causes. Sometimes even installing software on your computer that supports BMP files will not solve the problem. The reason for the inability to open and work with the BMP file may also be:

Inappropriate BMP file associations in registry entries
- corruption of the BMP file we open
- BMP file infection (viruses)
- too little computer resource
- outdated drivers
- removing the BMP extension from the Windows registry
- incomplete installation of a program that supports the BMP extension

Fixing these issues should result in freely opening and working with BMP files. In case your computer still has problems with files, you need to take the help of an expert who will determine the exact cause.

My computer does not show file extensions, what should I do?

In standard Windows system settings, the computer user does not see the BMP file extension. This can be successfully changed in the settings. Just go to the "Control Panel" and select "View and Personalization". Then you need to go to "Folder Options" and open "View". In the "View" tab there is an option "Hide extensions of known file types" - you must select this option and confirm the operation by clicking the "OK" button. At this point, the extensions of all files, including BMP, should appear sorted by file name.

BMP(from English Bitmap Picture) is a raster image storage format developed by Microsoft.

A huge number of programs work with the BMP format, since its support is integrated into the Windows and OS/2 operating systems. BMP files can have extensions .bmp, .dib and .rle. Additionally, data in this format is included in binary RES resource files and PE files.

Microsoft has also developed ICO and CUR formats for its needs, which have a structure similar to BMP. In addition, structures from this format are used by some WinAPI functions of the GDI subsystem.

Color depths in this format can be 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48 bits per pixel, but 2 bits per pixel is not officially supported. In this case, for color depths less than 16 bits, a palette with full-color components with a depth of 24 bits is used.

In the BMP format, images can be stored as is or using some common compression algorithms. In particular, the BMP format supports RLE compression without loss of quality, and modern operating systems and software allow the use of JPEG and PNG (these formats are built into BMP as a container).

DIB and DDB

When using the DIB format Device Independent Bitmap, device-independent raster), the programmer can access all elements of the structures that describe the image using a regular pointer. But this data is not used to directly control the screen, since it is always stored in system memory and not in dedicated video memory. The pixel format in RAM may differ from the format that must be stored in video memory to display a point of the same color. For example, the DIB format can use 24 bits to specify a pixel, and at this moment the graphics adapter can operate in HiColor mode with a color depth of 16 bits. In this case, the bright red dot will be specified in a hardware-independent format by three bytes 0x0000ff, and in video memory by the word 0xF800. When copying a picture to the screen, the system will spend additional time converting color codes from the 24-bit format to the video buffer format.

File structure overview

The BMP file consists of four parts:

1. File header (BITMAPFILEHEADER)
2. Image title (BITMAPINFOHEADER, may be missing). BITMAPV4HEADER (Win95, NT4.0) BITMAPV5HEADER (Win98/Me, 2000/XP)
3. Palette (may be missing)
4. The image itself

BITMAFILEHEADER

This structure contains information about the type, size, and representation of the data in the file. Size 14 bytes.

Typedef struct tagBITMAPFILEHEADER ( WORD bfType; // offset 0 bytes from the beginning of the file DWORD bfSize; // offset 2 bytes from the beginning of the file, length 4 bytes WORD bfReserved1; WORD bfReserved2; DWORD bfOffBits;

// offset 10 bytes from the beginning of the file, length 4 bytes

• ) BITMAPFILEHEADER, * PBITMAPFILEHEADER;
• The WORD type must be 16 bits, the DWORD and LONG types must be 32 bits, the LONG type must be signed, and the byte order is assumed to be little endian.
• bfReserved1 and bfReserved2 are reserved and must contain zeros.
• bfOffBits - contains the offset in bytes from the beginning of the BITMAPFILEHEADER structure to the image bits themselves.

After the file header

BITMAPINFOHEADER

The simplest header option. Applications for Windows NT3.51 and earlier can only use this structure. Size 40 bytes.

Typedef struct tagBITMAPINFOHEADER( DWORD biSize; LONG biWidth; LONG biHeight; WORD biPlanes; WORD biBitCount; DWORD biCompression; DWORD biSizeImage; LONG biXPelsPerMeter; LONG biYPelsPerMeter; DWORD biClrUsed; DWORD biClrImportant; B) ITMAPINFOHEADER, * PBITMAPINFOHEADER;

BiSize The size of this structure in bytes. The BMP format has been expanded over time, and the value of this field determines the version of the format.

• biWidth The width of the image in pixels. For Win98/Me and Win2000/XP: If the biCompression field contains BI_JPEG or BI_PNG, this is the width of the decompressed image.
• biHeight The height of the image in pixels. If it contains a positive value, the image is written in bottom-to-top order (zero pixel in the lower left corner). If the value is negative, the image is written from top to bottom (zero pixel in the upper left corner of the image). The biCompression field must contain the value BI_RGB or BI_BITFIELDS. Such an image cannot be compressed.
• biPlanes Number of color planes and in BMP format contains one.
• biBitCount Number of bits per pixel. Can take the following values:
• 0 - makes sense for Win98/Me/2000/XP. The number of bits per pixel determines the JPEG or PNG format.
  If the biCompression field contains the value BI_BITFIELDS, the palette stores three four-byte values ​​that define a mask for each of the three color components. Each pixel in an image is represented by a two-byte value from which color components are extracted using masks. For WinNT/2000/XP, the bit sequences of each component must follow continuously, without overlapping or intersecting with the sequences of other components. For Win95/98/Me - only the following masks are supported: 5-5-5, where the mask of the blue component is 0x001F, green 0x03E0, red 0x7C00; and 5-6-5, where the mask of the blue component is 0x001F, green 0x07E0, red 0xF800.
• 24 - the palette is not used, each three bytes of the image represents one pixel, one byte for the intensity of the blue, green and red channels, respectively.
• 32 - If the biCompression field contains the value BI_RGB, the image does not contain a palette. Every four bytes of the image represent one pixel, one byte each for the intensity of the blue, green and red channels, respectively. The most significant byte of each quad is not usually used, but allows storage of alpha channel data.
  If the biCompression field contains the value BI_BITFIELDS, three four-byte color masks are stored in the palette - for the red, green and blue components. Each pixel in an image is represented by four bytes. WinNT/2000: component masks must not overlap or intersect. Windows 95/98/Me: the system supports only one compression mode, completely similar to the mode without compression BI_RGB - the most significant byte of each four is used as an alpha channel, the next three are reserved for the blue, green and red channels, respectively: 0xAARRGGBB.

biCompression Compression type for compressed images:

Meaning	Identifier	Compression
0	BI_RGB	uncompressed image
1	BI_RLE8	RLE compression for 8-bit images
2	BI_RLE4	RLE compression for 4-bit images
3	BI_BITFIELDS	the image is not compressed, the palette contains three 4-byte masks for the red, green and blue color components. Used for 16 and 32 bit images
4	BI_JPEG	Win98/Me/2000/XP: JPEG compression
5	BI_PNG	Win98/Me/2000/XP: PNG compression
6	BI_ALPHABITFIELDS	WinCE: the image is not compressed, the palette contains four 4-byte masks for the red, green, blue and transparent (alpha channel) color components. Used for 16 and 32 bit images

biSizeImage Image size in bytes. May contain zero for BI_RGB images. Win98/Me/2000/XP: If biCompression contains BI_JPEG or BI_PNG, biSizeImage specifies the size of the BI_JPEG or BI_PNG image buffer.
biXPelsPerMeter Horizontal resolution in pixels per meter for the target device. An application can use this value to select from a group of image resources the most appropriate image for the current device. For DPI 96, which is accepted by Microsoft for monitors, it will be equal to 3780 (if calculated using the formula (96 / 25.4) * 1000).
biYPelsPerMeter Vertical resolution in pixels per meter for the target device.

biClrUsed The number of color indices used in the palette. If the value is zero, the image uses the maximum number of indexes available, according to the biBitCount value and the compression method specified in biCompression.

If contains a nonzero value and biBitCount is less than 16, biClrUsed specifies the number of colors that the device driver or application will access. If biBitCount is greater than or equal to 16, biClrUsed is the size of the palette used to optimize the performance of system palettes. If biBitCount is 16 or 32, the optimal palette follows immediately after three four-byte masks.

In a packed image, the pixel array immediately follows the BITMAPINFO structure, biClrUsed must contain zero or the actual palette size.

biClrImportant The number of palette elements required to display the image. If it contains zero, all indexes are equally important.

The BITMAPINFO structure combines the BITMAPINFOHEADER and the palette, providing a complete description of the dimensions and colors of an image.

To find the palette in the BITMAPINFO structure, the application must use the information stored in biSize as follows:

Typedef struct ( DWORD bV4Size; LONG bV4Width; LONG bV4Height; WORD bV4Planes; WORD bV4BitCount; DWORD bV4V4Compression; DWORD bV4SizeImage; LONG bV4XPelsPerMeter; LONG bV4YPelsPerMeter; DWORD bV4ClrUsed DW; ORD bV4ClrImportant; DWORD bV4GreenMask; ; CIEXYZTRIPLE bV4Endpoints; DWORD bV4GammaGreen; DWORD bV4GammaBlue;

The fields from the beginning of the structure up to and including bV4ClrImportant have the same purpose as the corresponding fields of the BITMAPINFOHEADER structure.

• bV4RedMask - color mask of the red component of each pixel, used only if bV4Compression contains the BI_BITFIELDS value.
• bV4GreenMask - color mask of the green component of each pixel, used only if bV4Compression contains the BI_BITFIELDS value.
• bV4BlueMask - color mask of the blue component of each pixel, used only if bV4Compression contains the BI_BITFIELDS value.
• bV4AlphaMask - mask defining the alpha channel component.
• bV4CSType - defines the color space of the image.
• bV4Endpoints is a CIEXYZTRIPLE structure specifying the x, y and z coordinates of three colors that correspond to the endpoints of the color space defined for the image. This field is ignored if bV4CSType does not contain a LCS_CALIBRATED_RGB value.
• bV4GammaRed - tone curve of the red component. Ignored if bV4CSType does not contain a LCS_CALIBRATED_RGB value. Indicated in 16×16 format.
• bV4GammaGreen - tone curve of the green component. Ignored if bV4CSType does not contain a LCS_CALIBRATED_RGB value.
• bV4GammaBlue - blue component tone curve. Ignored if bV4CSType does not contain a LCS_CALIBRATED_RGB value.

BITMAPV5HEADER

Win95/NT 4.0: Applications can use BITMAPV4HEADER. Win NT 3.51 and earlier must use the BITMAPINFOHEADER structure.

Typedef struct ( DWORD bV5Size; LONG bV5Width; LONG bV5Height; WORD bV5Planes; WORD bV5BitCount; DWORD bV5Compression; DWORD bV5SizeImage; LONG bV5XPelsPerMeter; LONG bV5YPelsPerMeter; DWORD bV5ClrUsed; bV5ClrImportant; DWORD bV5GreenMask; DWORD bV5AlphaMask; ; CIEXYZTRIPLE bV5Endpoints; DWORD bV5GammaBlue; DWORD bV5ProfileSize; 5HEADER;

For fields from the beginning of the structure up to and including bV5GammaBlue, only differences from previous versions - BITMAPINFOHEADER and BITMAPV4HEADER will be described.

• bV5CSType - defines the color space of the image, can take the following values:

LCS_CALIBRATED_RGB LCS_sRGB LCS_WINDOWS_COLOR_SPACE PROFILE_LINKED PROFILE_EMBEDDED

• bV5Intent - can take the following values:

LCS_GM_ABS_COLORIMETRIC LCS_GM_BUSINESS LCS_GM_GRAPHICS LCS_GM_IMAGES

• bV5ProfileData - offset in bytes from the beginning of the structure to the beginning of the profile data (profile file name, a string consisting exclusively of code table 1252 characters and ending with a zero byte). Ignored if bV5CSType contains a value other than PROFILE_LINKED and PROFILE_EMBEDDED.
• bV5ProfileSize - profile data size in bytes.
• bV5Reserved - reserved. Contains zero.

Palette

The palette can contain a sequence of four-byte fields according to the number of available colors (256 for an 8-bit image). The low three bytes of each field determine the intensity of the red, green and blue components of the color; the high byte is not used. Each pixel of the image is described in this case by one byte containing the number of the palette field in which the color of this pixel is stored.

If an image pixel is described by a 16-bit number, the palette can store three two-byte values, each of which defines a mask to extract the red, green, and blue color components from the 16-bit pixel.

A BMP file may not contain a palette if it stores an uncompressed full-color image.

Image data

A sequence of pixels recorded in one form or another. Pixels are stored row by row, from bottom to top. Each image line is padded with zeros to a length that is a multiple of four bytes.

In bmp files with a color depth of 24 bits, the color bytes of each pixel are stored in BGR (Blue, Green, Red) order.

In bmp files with a color depth of 32 bits, the color bytes of each pixel are stored in BGRA order (Blue, Green, Red, Alpha)

Image bit depth

Depending on the number of represented colors, each point is allocated from 1 to 48 bits:

• 1 bit - monochrome image (two colors).
• 2 bits - 4 possible colors (CGA operating modes) (2-bit mode is not officially standardized, but is used).
• 4 bits - 16-color image (EGA operating modes).
• 8 bits (1 byte) - 256 colors, the last of the modes to support indexed colors (see below).
• 16 bits (2 bytes) - HiColor mode, For 5-6-5 = 65536 possible shades, for 5-5-5 = 32768 possible shades.
• 24 bits (3 bytes) - TrueColor. Because 3 bytes do not map well to powers of two (especially when storing data in memory, where data alignment on a word boundary matters), a 32-bit image is often used instead. In TrueColor mode, each of the three channels (in RGB mode) is allocated 1 byte (256 possible values), the total number of colors is .
• 32 bits (4 bytes) - this mode is almost similar to TrueColor, the fourth byte is usually not used, or it contains the alpha channel (transparency).
• 48 bits (6 bytes) - a rarely used format with increased color accuracy (16 bits per channel), supported by a relatively small number of programs and equipment.

Indexed colors

When the number of bits is 1 (2 colors), 2 (4 colors), 4 (16 colors) or 8 (256 colors) per pixel, a special indexed color mode can be used. In this case, the number corresponding to each pixel does not indicate the color, but the number of the color in the palette. By using a palette, it is possible to adapt the image to the colors present in the image. In this case, the image is limited not by specified colors, but by the maximum number of colors used simultaneously.

Example program

The following program opens a 24-bit BMP file in an XWindow, the color depth should be 32 bits, it does not work at lower color renderings, as it complicates the example:

/* Compiled with the line: cc -o xtest xtest.c -I/usr/X11R6/include -L/usr/X11R6/lib -lX11 -lm */#include #include #include #include #include #include #include #include #include #include #include #include "bitmap.h" /* Here are the BMP header definitions as described earlier in this article */ static XImage * CreateImageFromBuffer(Display*, unsigned char *, int, int) ; main(int argc, char * argv ) ( Display * dis; Window win; /* Our window */ XEvent event; /* Events */ GC gc;/* Graphics context */< 2 ) { perror ("use: xtest file.bmpXImage * image; int n, width, height, fd, size; XImage * image; unsigned char * data; BITMAPFILEHEADER bmp; BITMAPINFOHEADER inf; char * buf; if (argc \n") ; exit(1);) if ((fd = open(argv[ 1 ] , O_RDONLY) ) == - 1 ) ( printf ("Error open bitmap ) ; exit(1); ) read(fd, & bmp, sizeof (BITMAPFILEHEADER) ) ; read(fd, & inf, sizeof (BITMAPINFOHEADER) ) ; width = inf.biWidth ; height = inf.biHeight ; if ((dis = XOpenDisplay(getenv ("DISPLAY" ) ) ) == NULL) ( printf ("Can"t connect X server: %s\n " , strerror (errno) ) ; XImage * CreateImageFromBuffer(Display * dis, unsigned char * buf, int width, int height) ( int depth, screen; XImage * img = NULL; int i, j; int numBmpBytes; size_t numImgBytes; int32_t * imgBuf; int ind = 0 ; int line; int ih; /* Row and column numbers to reflect */ int new_ind; /* New index */ screen = DefaultScreen(dis) ; depth = DefaultDepth(dis, screen) ; temp = width * 3 ; line = temp + width % 4 ;< numBmpBytes; i++ ) { unsigned int r, g, b; /* String length taking into account alignment */ numImgBytes = (4 * (width * height) ) ; imgBuf = malloc(numImgBytes);/* Size allocated to BMP in the file, taking into account alignment */<< 8 | b << 16 ) << 8 ; ind++; } img = XCreateImage(dis, CopyFromParent, depth, ZPixmap, 0 , (char * ) imgBuf, width, height, 32 , 0 ) ; XInitImage(img) ; numBmpBytes = line * height; for (i = 0 ; i

/* Skip padding */
if (i >= temp && (i % line) >= temp) continue ;
b = buf[ i] ;
i++;
g = buf[ i] ;
i++;

r = buf[ i] ;

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The CoolNovo program is a browser written in the likeness of the well-known Google Chrome browser. Actually, the program uses almost the same engine and core. However, the developers of the CoolNovo program did not dwell on the idea of ​​completely copying the browser. Some functions have been added to the CoolNovo program that are available in Chrome only after installing some add-ons. CoolNovo has almost the same Sitebar as in Opera, the ability to control the browser itself using only mouse movements, full support for sites that can only be opened in the Internet Explorer browser, etc. In addition, the CoolNovo program has...

Iridium Browser is a browser based on the same Chromium, created by a German team. Has improved safety indicators. Controls data transfer and protects user privacy. The page loading speed is quite high. The browser is characterized by stable operation. Supports the latest innovations in the world of web technologies. It features a minimalistic interface. Has several installed extensions that are not available in the Google Chrome store. All Google Chrome extensions are compatible with Iridium Browser. It differs in that it blocks the automatic transfer of information to third parties who want to gain access...

Honeyview is a simple and beautiful photo viewer. Supports all popular image and photo formats, including those that are “raw”. There is also a convenient interface where you can view a photo in full screen, or two photos in parallel, which is very convenient if you need to choose the best one. You can immediately save your favorite photos to a separate folder. If the photo contains location data, then the program will open Google Maps, where it will be possible to see the place where the photo was taken. Using hot keys, the program will open in Windows Explorer a photo that is open in...

Hornil Photo Viewer is a program for viewing images. Includes an explorer with which you can immediately find and work with photos and, of course, view the photos themselves. It is easy to use and supports browsing folders in several modes for more convenient searching. It has all the basic functions of a standard Windows image viewer, such as photo rotation or Zoom. It differs in that it displays all the collected information about the image in the menu on the right, where you can see data such as size, extension, contrast, exposure, and even in what mode the flag was used...

Vivaldi is an interesting web browser that offers the capabilities of older versions of Opera. The browser is suitable for computers with old components; it takes into account all the user's wishes. Built on Chromium core. Supports previewing sites when hovering over a tab. It has a traditional express panel that allows you to switch between bookmarks and history. The download manager is the same as in older versions of Opera. It has many settings to improve the web browser configuration to suit the user's needs. It is possible to disable the search field, leaving only the address bar. Now the address...

Pivot Animator is a small program for creating 2D animation. A distinctive feature of this program is its simple and intuitive interface. This program is mainly aimed at the average user who is not familiar with professional editors and has no idea about creating 3D or 2D animation. Animation is created using blocks. Shapes can be made from either circles or lines. Also, to create animation, you can take ready-made figures or templates. It is possible to create your own templates or download them from the Internet. Also, in this program...

Citrio is a reliable, simple Internet browser that makes it easy to navigate the Internet. Has dynamic page bookmarks and download elements. Allows you to view the history of all visited websites. It has a modern, neat interface. Browser functions are regulated by settings, so the user can customize everything to his own preferences. Citrio allows you to manage all downloaded items from a special window. You can easily pause or resume a single element or batch. Allows you to manage your recently saved items. The browser acts as a torrent client. He is able to load...

Romeolight PhotoResizer is a nice application from Japanese developers that can resize any image without sacrificing quality. The program is capable of both reducing the user’s photographs and enlarging them; it uses the most modern photo processing algorithms. Supports processing of several photos simultaneously, while the speed of the process remains unchanged. Each image is processed in parallel to each other. All operations on photographs are carried out in one dialog box. The user does not need to look for the window; everything is presented compactly. In the application window, you can change the size manually or by selecting...

SPlayer is a fairly popular media player that has a very simple but surprisingly beautiful interface. The program can automatically download subtitles for a film on the fly (it independently goes to the Internet to search for subtitles for a given film) and can read popular video formats and much more. While playing a video, you can easily change audio and video settings, add files to a playlist, move the control panel, enable various effects, etc. The program also allows you to play partially downloaded and damaged video files. If you were looking for a simple media player for your projector, then you...

Funny Photo Maker is a very simple and at the same time powerful image editor. The program has more than 300 different frames, effects, templates and much more. With its help, any user, even those who are sitting at a computer for the first time, will be able to edit any photo. All features are divided into 4 large categories. You can put the image in any frame of your choice. There is a face replacement function where there are a large number of different templates. The artistic effect will apply any effect from the list. Collage will make a great photo collage. Unlike other programs, this one has many templates.

QIP Surf is a browser from the Qip.ru portal, featuring a clear interface and a number of additional features that make it much easier for the user to work with the program. QIP Surf is created on the popular Chromium engine, which is used in most new browsers. This guarantees safe operation and high page loading speed. In addition to the standard functionality that any browser can perform, QIP Surf allows you to listen to popular and favorite radio stations directly from your browser window, eliminating the need to keep multiple programs open. Also, the program allows you to link accounts in...

Chromium is one of the fastest and most powerful browsers now, on the basis of which most popular analogues are created, such as Opera, Google Chrome, Yandex Browser. The Chromium developers have worked hard on it making it fast and secure. Chromium is well protected from malware, phishing sites, etc. Based on its own database, it blocks sites that can harm your computer and fraudulent web resources. In addition, there is an anonymous browsing mode, which is called, like in Google Chrome, “incognito”. The browser cares about user privacy and does not send any information to Google servers...

Superbird is an excellent web browser. The program is distinguished by its speed of working with the Internet. According to tests done by developers, Superbird opens and loads pages faster than Google Chrome. Also, the program interface is very similar to the Google Chrome interface, so you don’t need to get used to anything new. Another plus is that it is completely private, Google Chrome collects and sends user data to its servers for many purposes such as statistics, while Superbird is completely anonymous. Supports many plugins and has minimal system load. Superbird is in development and all the time...

Titan Browser is a program designed for fast and safe surfing on your favorite pages on the Internet. The web browser is based on the standard Chromium engine. Thanks to this core, the browser has improved performance. High processing speed and excellent anti-malware features make Titan Browser a very useful application. A distinctive feature of the program is protection against unauthorized installation of various panels and add-ons. But this browser feature prevents useful extensions from being installed. Titan Browser is not significantly different from a basic web browser. It also supports...

The Waterfox browser is based on the source code of the popular Mozilla Firefox application. It is intended for use in 64-bit Windows operating systems. Waterfox implements almost all the functionality typical of Firefox. In addition, code optimization made it possible to offer the user higher speeds on the Internet, which allows, accordingly, to perform a greater number of tasks in a fixed period of time. Waterfox differs from its predecessor in a special assembly. It is compiled strictly for a 64-bit system of machines running the operating...

Alternate Pic View is a simple program with a clear interface designed for viewing images. In addition, it allows you to apply a number of other actions to images. This application allows you to navigate through catalogs and view images using an easily customizable interface. Works with almost all commonly used file formats: bmp, gif, png, jpg, ico and others. It is open source, developed on CBuilder 5. With Alternate Pic View, the user can edit colors, make mirror images, change color, contrast and sharpness of the image.

ContaCam is a convenient application with a simple and intuitive interface for video surveillance via a webcam. Using this utility, you can monitor through several video cameras simultaneously. The ContaCam program also has a built-in motion detector and audio recording. Its settings include support for various webcam models. In addition, the utility has its own built-in web server, which makes it possible to monitor from any corner of the globe. The ContaCam interface is so simple that it won't be difficult to understand. The video is recorded instantly and can be immediately sent by email or uploaded to...

Xlideit Image Viewer is a lightweight and convenient utility designed to facilitate image and photo editing. The application allows you to simultaneously view pictures of interest and edit them. The built-in editor helps you adjust the size, rotate images, and create your own slideshow. Also, using the program, you can crop pictures to the desired size and change their scale. The user can change a wide range of configuration settings to suit his own needs. Supports full screen mode, just press F11 and the mode will be launched. The operating principle of Xlideit Image Viewer is simple: just load...

DrawPad Graphic Editor is a small, useful program for editing and designing simple graphic shapes. The list of tools available for use is great for creating cards, banners, thumbnails and other web graphics. DrawPad Graphic Editor supports working with the following formats: png, bmp, jpg, gif, pdf, svg. Standard functions will allow you to add various effects, texts and apply drawing elements when editing, such as color filling of forms, pencil, eraser, shadow control, cropping sketches. The utility's interface is very easy to use and has a separate window with...

DVDVideoSoft Image Convert and Resize is a small application that processes photos and pictures in batch mode. Images can be resized and converted to any of the specified formats. The program perfectly processes both single images and photos, as well as catalogs with images of different formats. Allows you to work with png, gif bmp, jpg, tga formats. DVDVideoSoft Image Convert and Resize has several interface languages ​​available, including Russian. In addition to conversion and resizing, all images can be given other names. Supports sorting of photos, pictures in accordance with specified parameters...

Cent Browser is an updated version with the Chromium core, which combines all the necessary functions for fast browsing on the Internet. The browser also has versatile options such as scrolling tab bar, super drag and drop, and the ability to control tab behavior. But its main feature is the mouse gesture function, which allows you to perform any operations without delay and makes browsing Internet resources as comfortable as possible. To make this option more productive, the browser has an extensive section for configuring it. Another feature of the Cent Browser web browser is the ability to hide using...

Pictus is an extremely convenient application that helps you view graphic documents. Instead of the usual icons for programs that work with images, the user will see a miniature view of the desired picture. It is built into Explorer and helps display thumbnails in the required formats. Works with many different formats. Using the application's capabilities, the user can scale, flip, and adjust parameters such as brightness, contrast, and color gamma. Using the program, you can assign the desired image as your desktop wallpaper. The user can launch full-screen map display mode...

Cyberfox is a fairly well-known browser for working with 64-bit systems. In essence, this browser is based on the popular Mozilla browser, but it is faster and much more stable than the prototype. The developers claim that the Cyberfox browser is one of the fastest browsers for working on 64-bit systems. This browser supports all the features of Firefox, i.e. installation of plugins, the ability to change skins, convenient settings, etc. The authors simply modified this browser and also added additional elements to it that increase the stability of the Cyberfox browser. The program has fairly low system...

Slimjet is a fast and powerful Internet browser. It opens quickly and quickly loads any page, it is also reliable and stable in operation, because it has built-in protection against phishing and additional privacy settings. The program has many useful functions that users often need, for example, a built-in tool that downloads videos from Youtube. It has a photo editor where you can apply a mono effect and also supports fast uploading of photos to the Internet. Built-in plugin that shows the weather in the desired city on the desired date and much more. Slimjet is very flexible in settings and allows users...

Chromium Secure is a browser that focuses on protecting user data. It’s just that the stability and high speed of an Internet browser is no longer relevant; a good browser should also succeed in protecting personal data. It must be reliable, fast and stable; Chromium Secure has all these characteristics. The browser is developed on Chromium technologies and allows you to use all its add-ons and features. Also flexible and easy to use. It opens pages quickly, has stable operation, without freezes or crashes. Blocks Cookies and other web tools for collecting information. Prevents surveillance...

Vintager is a small utility designed for editing photographs, which has several necessary functions built-in. Using the program, you can not only change the photo, but also crop it, rotate it and change the pixel size of the image. Vintager also has a built-in photo aging function, which makes the photo look old. Due to its small size, installation of the program takes a few seconds. The utility differs from other editors in its high speed and has a comfortable interface, making it perfect even for novice users. The program settings menu is very easy to use...

1st Browser is a convenient web browser that makes it easier to browse various social networks. The browser supports features such as sending colorful emoticons. Just click on a bright emoticon in the conversation menu and the interlocutor will receive it. 1st Browser also has a wink feature. The wink is presented as a flash animation that both interlocutors see. Installing the browser is extremely simple. If you wish, you can click on the animation and it will expand to full screen. Just download the installer and follow the instructions. All features will only work if 1st Browser is installed on both interlocutors, otherwise friends...

Neuron is a full-featured web browser based on the core of the free Chromium browser. One of the important distinguishing features of the program is the presence of the so-called “nimble” function. Thanks to the “nifty” feature, it’s advantageous to use the browser during working hours, when the boss might suddenly show up and check your work. The function is launched by pressing hot keys, which the browser user can define and configure himself. Incognito mode will prevent cookies from lingering on your computer and cluttering it up. There will be no trace of them left in the registry after the program is closed. All browsers based on...

Artweaver is a small free graphic editor with a nice interface and a wide range of functions and capabilities. This editor can work with layers and also has the ability to process the image according to your wishes. To do this, this program has a large number of different brushes that allow you to simulate almost any effect. For example, you can draw something with chalk or charcoal. In addition, this graphic editor contains all the standard image processing tools, for example, an eyedropper. Another feature of this program is the ability to install...

ReaConverter is a lightweight, intuitive graphics file converter. Quickly converts the desired image files to other types of formats (JPG, TIF, PNG, ICO, GIF). The program allows you to perform a number of simple manipulations with images: you can crop them to the desired size, change the length and width parameters, and rotate them. The application offers the function of “dragging” images into the work area. The program allows you to use various filters: blur, sharpen, noise removal. Allows you to adjust brightness and contrast levels. When converting an image to black and white, you can use the anti-aliasing method, turn on automatic...

ViewFD is a file manager with many different features. This program is distributed free of charge and is an excellent alternative to paid clients. The main features of this program include not only the presence of a built-in player and image viewer, but also the ability to view text files of any format, as well as edit database tables. In addition, the program can control the autostart of various services. Process management is also supported, although it is better to use other software for these purposes. In addition, this one supports working with tabs.

FotoMix is ​​an interesting application that allows you to do some image manipulation and modification. The program interface is simple, clear and convenient. In the “Background” tab, the user can open an image (drag and drop is supported), resize, crop, rotate or flip it. You can also adjust its parameters (saturation, light, sunlight, glow, brush strength, size and shape). The user can add effects (sharp, blur, soft, oil paint, grayscale). The effect of old paper, rock, embossing can also be added. The image may...

Sweet Home 3D is a program for creating a three-dimensional design of your home. This program will be especially useful for people who are planning a renovation and who want to see the entire future layout on their monitor screen. The interface of the Sweet Home 3D program is very simple. Any user can work with the program. It is also worth mentioning that the program is multilingual. This means that you don’t have to learn a foreign language in order to understand the program. The Sweet Home 3D package already contains a catalog of ready-made elements that you can view close-up, and then install this...

Unity is a multi-platform tool for creating 3D and 2D custom games. The user can create his own heroes and their enemies, clothes, buildings, structures, and the surrounding exterior. The program allows you to import additional textures, models, various background sounds, scripts, sprites. Unity supports all known texture formats (jpeg, png, gif). Works with 3D models in 3DS, DXF format. Supports audio formats such as MP3 and WAV. The tool allows you to create games without serious programming skills. The main code of most library elements is written in Javascript, but...

FotoSketcher is specialized software whose purpose is to transform an ordinary photo into a real artistic image. The algorithm of actions in the application is quite simple: you need to load the selected image into the program, select the necessary effects and carry out various setup processes. The program has a lot of features. These include imitation of brush strokes, vintage photos, pixelation, mosaics and other unique effects. Settings are available that involve changing the intensity of light and shadows, adjusting the background and color schemes. The processed image can be pre...

Tesla Browser is a successful combination of the minimalistic design of Google Chrome and the versatility of Yandex. Thanks to the unique Yandex search, the user will be able to ask different queries with the same meaning, and then the search engine will quickly recognize them. You can enter queries directly in the address bar of your browser. Characterized by high speed of query processing and page search. Tesla Browser contains all the functions of Yandex. Using a web browser, you can easily access all well-known services of the domestic search engine. The user can synchronize the browser with their Google Chrome account.

Torch Browser is a convenient and secure browser for surfing the Internet with a user-friendly interface and additional features. This browser has fairly low system requirements and high operating speed, which allows you to visit any site without fear and with comfort. A distinctive feature of the browser is the availability of additional tools and capabilities. For example, it is possible to use tabs for easy navigation, as well as place the necessary links on social networks with just one click. In addition, the browser has a built-in video grabber that allows you to download videos from a site on which you only...

Fotor is a program for editing and correcting photos. You don't need to have any special knowledge of photo editors such as Photoshop to use Fotor. The editing process is very simple and intuitive, any user can handle it. Quickly processes photos, supports exposure, brightness, contrast, white balance and much more. Also allows you to make a collage from photos, supports up to 9 and has 80 templates that are fully customizable and allow you to make a unique collage. Customize effects, the ability to apply many filters, unique colors and frames. There are more than 90 effects...

LazPaint is a small, free graphics editor that allows you to perform all the basic image processing functions, as well as some other actions. A distinctive feature of the editor is its open source code, which allows you to make any changes to the program, if, of course, you have the appropriate knowledge to do so. This editor, of course, does not reach the level of Photoshop, but it allows you to easily draw, as well as apply various effects and filters to the image. In addition, LazPaint easily works with layers, which is good news. This program also boasts...

Image Tuner is a program for batch image processing that allows you to resize drawings or photographs, change the compression ratio, and also convert images to another format. A distinctive feature of this utility is that it already contains several templates for images, which allows you to immediately create the necessary type of images for subsequent placement, for example, on social networks. In addition, the utility allows you to perform standard operations with images, for example, rotating them. Also, the program can work with digital cameras, i.e. it understands the image format used...

Yandex.Browser is another browser, the creator of which, as you might guess, is Yandex. This browser, like many others, is created on the basis of several popular engines that have long been used by both website creators and browser developers. In general, a distinctive feature of this program is the availability of cloud services from Yandex. For example, a user can easily use the Yandex translator, since it is built into the browser. If the user tries to open some unsafe page, Yandex.Browser will notify him about it. In addition, all downloadable files...

Maelstrom is a convenient, modern web browser that offers users to connect to the Internet using the peer-to-peer protocol. This protocol ensures the connection and loading of web pages between computers, bypassing the server. This connection will work better when connecting a large number of users. Thanks to this type of connection, the user will be able to obtain data that is blocked, but also keep his stay on the network secret. This browser allows you to easily synchronize with other BitTorrent applications. Today this project is at the beta testing stage.

Orbitum is a browser for surfing the Internet with a user-friendly interface and integrated access to social networks. This browser runs on the Chromium engine, which guarantees the security and stability of user data. Provides convenient browsing on the Internet and warns the user about visiting sites that may pose a threat to the user. In addition, it has all the necessary functions for working on the Internet, for example, it supports working with tabs. Allows you to communicate with friends on social networks without leaving your browser. In one window you see a list of friends on a social network and you can sort it by status...

AOL Shield is another web browser based on the world famous Chromium core. Developers from AOL consider the increased protection of user information and data to be a distinctive feature of this application. The list of features that make visiting websites safe is quite long. AOL Shield protects against keyloggers, phishing sites, form hijackers, and screen grabbers. Thanks to this protection, the user does not have to worry about the interception of personal data. The application supports all plugins and themes that are available for Google Chrome. Supports encryption of information entered by the user in real time...

CometBird is today one of the fastest and most productive browsers for daily, convenient and comfortable Internet surfing. The CometBird browser was based on the free, portable Gecko engine, which was also used by Firefox specialists to create the world's most popular Internet browser of the same name. It is quite difficult to distinguish CometBird from its more popular older brother by any external features and interface. The CometBird Internet browser has some advantage - it expands the possibilities of working with it due to the presence...

QipShot is a convenient program for taking screenshots from your monitor. A distinctive feature of this program is the ability to capture only a certain area of ​​the screen. In addition, QipShot supports multiple monitors, which is especially useful for professional editors or animators, because... Professional studios often have 2 or more monitors. Also, the QipShot program allows you to record video from the screen with the ability to record sound, and you can choose the audio source yourself, and the quality of the video files will directly depend on the codecs installed in the system.

VSDC Video Editor is designed for editing video and audio files. It has two modes, one for beginners and the other for professional use. This is not a linear editor, unlike other analog programs. The advantage of the program is that it supports many formats, which will allow you to import videos of any format, combine them into a clip and export them in one, without loss of quality. It can also apply many effects to audio and video. The interface is as intuitive as possible, which will allow the user to work without any overlays. Just in case, the program has a very good and detailed manual that explains...

FileOptimizer is a convenient file compression application created by one of the independent teams of programmers. This application features improved compression algorithms and high speed. The program allows you to compress files of almost all types, including archives, text formats, image formats, etc. Also, this program can work with scripts, as well as through the command line, which will be especially useful for experienced users. For novice users, everything is very simple. The program is integrated into the context menu, which allows you to very quickly compress files located on any drive and in any folder.

Comodo IceDragon is another browser based on the Firefox engine. It has almost the same capabilities as Firefox, but has several obvious advantages. The most important of them can be considered higher reliability compared to the source code. This is achieved by using alternative DNS servers, as well as special components included in the package. The program has the ability to check sites for reliability using both the DNS server and built-in tools in the browser itself. The browser monitors phishing attempts and blocks them, thereby preventing requests for personal information...

ImBatch makes editing any image quick and easy. Just open it or drag it into the program window and you can get to work. Allows you to enable previews of effects and changes and is suitable for simple color changes or scaling, as well as for more professional work. The program is also good because it is lightweight and does not load the processor when working, everything is very fast - open the image, apply an effect, save it. It has a wide selection of tools and capabilities, can apply effects such as blur, color settings and much more. ImBatch supports many languages, including...

QupZilla is a native browser that uses the WebKit engine to display web pages. This browser was released relatively recently. The browser developers felt that other browsers were not developing in accordance with the wishes of users. It is for this reason that the QupZilla browser was created. This browser has a clear and simple interface, as well as low system requirements (they are much lower than opera, mazilla and other browsers). This browser supports almost all the features of modern browsers, i.e. the presence of a password and forms manager, the ability to remember web forms for different users, in...

WildBit Viewer is a program for viewing digital photos, characterized by an abundance of functions and capabilities. For example, the program contains a standard effects editor, and it is also possible to use a finished image as a background for your desktop. You can also view your images in a slideshow mode, which is convenient if you're showing your photos to someone and don't want to manually scroll through them. The program has more than 70 transition effects when displaying a slide show. Another function of the program is to display all metadata, as well as rename images. Batch transfer is also supported...

Icecream Image Resizer is a convenient and fairly simple application that allows you to resize photos or images in a matter of minutes. Image Resizer works with popular graphic formats. The user can use ready-made templates with dimensions or set the height and width manually. The utility allows you to manage a number of files at once. Supports adding files via drag&drop. Adjusts the ratio of height, width of images while maintaining proportions, etc. Uses a mirror adjustment system for vertical photos. Automatically detects the orientation of photos.

UC Browser is a modern, multifunctional browser that differs from its other brothers. The web browser dialog is divided into three areas: My Navigation, My World, and Top Sites. My Navigation displays the most popular sites in a tiled menu. The “Best Sites” tab contains the most famous Internet resources. The “My World” tab displays the user’s most visited resources. It is the computer version of the popular web browser for mobile systems. UC Browser allows you to customize mouse gestures and set key sets for quickly adjusting capabilities.

What should a high-quality Internet browser be like? Firstly, it must be fast, convenient to use, and it must guarantee the security of connection and work on the Internet. And now, another project has appeared that can boast of all these qualities. This is Comodo Dragon. The browser is based on the open source Chromium code, just like the famous Google Chrome. As you know, Chrome is distinguished by its enormous performance and speed, and it was these main qualities that it adopted from its “predecessor” Comodo Dragon. Externally, they are practically no different, except for some differences in Comodo in terms of control...

K-Meleon is a fast and convenient web browser. It is created specifically for the Windows operating system and runs on the powerful Gecko engine. It also has a highly customizable interface. Supports tabs, various mouse gestures, a modular macro system, flexible management of security settings and many other functional tools that are included in the basic browser set. Supports many themes and connection of external modules. Availability of its own bootloader, which is also included in the basic composition. It is possible to download the necessary browser add-ons. K-Meleon is under development, so new versions and new updates are often released...

BlackHawk Web Browser is a slow-growing web browser based on Chromium. The appearance and functionality of the program is not particularly different from its predecessor, with the exception of built-in extensions and some additional functions. In other words, this is another clone of a popular browser, although the developers claim that this modification works much faster and more stable thanks to optimization of the program code. This browser is developed by Netgate in order to attract new customers for its products. Like its prototype, BlackHawk Web Browser also has a multilingual interface.

Hornil StylePix is ​​a small program for working with graphics, the distinctive feature of which is a clear and simple interface. This application was developed by one of the teams of Korean programmers who were able to combine a clear interface and functionality together. The task was completed. The Hornil StylePix program has more than 50 different filters that can be used for image processing, as well as more than 50 effects that can be used for image processing. In addition, the Hornil StylePix program also has drawing tools, for example, a brush, spray, eraser, etc...

Safari is a browser developed by the famous company Apple, which works with the Windows operating system. This browser is simple and fast, with full functionality for a full-fledged Internet experience. The browser has a built-in search, RSS readers, a favorites system and a module for automatically filling out forms on the site. Like all Apple products, the browser has its own unique features that distinguish it from all competing products. Thus, Safari is one of the fastest browsers, and at the same time, it has extensive functionality. For example, it includes a reliable blocker...

One of the most popular office packages, characterized by an abundance of features, including the ability to check spelling. First of all, this package is notable for the fact that it is completely free, which allows you to use it on any computer. Allows you to perform all common tasks. So, it includes a text editor, a spreadsheet editor, and a program for creating templates or presentations, as well as slides. In addition, it is open source, which allows you to make changes to it if necessary. Also, the application can be installed on almost any operating system...

Cometa is a browser built on Chromium that looks like the well-known Google web browser. Once you launch the application, it’s difficult to find any differences, but upon closer examination, there will be quite a few of them. The comet developers claim that the kometa-search search system finds information faster and more thoroughly. Installation is easy, just follow what is written. To work on the Internet, you just need to launch a browser. If you do not want to leave traces in the program's history, then incognito mode is available. In this mode, cookies will not be stored on the computer. However, this function will not protect you from tracking programs....

Zoner Photo Studio is a very useful editor for various images. Allows you to copy photos from any camera and immediately edit them. Has a set of basic functions. Helps eliminate red eye. Allows you to create vivid panoramic views and colorful calendars. The program helps you create your own photo gallery. Performs a quick search for the desired processed photo. Allows you to print pictures, send them to social networks, or email. It has four tabs that allow you to manage the program. Imports images and allows you to manage the image archive on your computer.

Wyzo Browser is another browser built on the Firefox engine. This browser is notable for its speed and security. When developing the Wyzo browser, the latest technologies were used to ensure user safety, making surfing the Internet much safer. This browser is designed to work with video and audio content, so you do not need to install any codecs or add-ons for it. The program already has everything you need to watch videos directly from the page. In addition, the developers have added to Wyzo Browser the ability to control tabs using mouse gestures...

AVS Media Player is a full-fledged multimedia center that can be used to play almost all multimedia content. For example, the AVS Media Player program not only supports playback of most video formats, but can also work with images and audio files. It should be said that the list of supported formats is very large and includes all popular audio, video, and graphic formats. The player has a user-friendly interface and allows any user to start working with it without the need to study special manuals and additional materials.

Freemake Video Converter is a universal application that has in its arsenal tools with which you can quickly and easily convert video materials into the most popular formats, edit them and record them on any optical media, and completely free of charge! The application is not limited to this set of functions - with Freemake Video Converter you can prepare video materials for viewing on different mobile devices, extract soundtracks from your favorite films and create unique slideshows! This application can be used not only for converting video shot on a digital camera (mpg, mov, avi...

Inkscape is an open source vector graphics editor that is functionally similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw or Xara X and uses a W3C standard called Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). The program supports SVG features such as shapes, paths, text, markers, clones, alpha channel, transformations, gradients, textures and grouping. Inkscape also supports Creative Commons metadata, node editing, layers, advanced path manipulation, raster vectorization, path-based text, shape-wrapped text, direct XML editing, and more. It imports files in formats such as JP...

Picasa is a program for viewing and sorting images, characterized by an abundance of different functions and a user-friendly interface. This program was recently purchased by Google, and therefore it now has integration with the services of this company. The program itself is capable of scanning all disks and displaying all found photographs and pictures. At first, some users may find it inconvenient that the program sorts them in order of creation, but if you create several albums and divide these pictures by topic, then finding the right image will become much easier. In addition to simply scanning images, the program can...

Cross-platform browser developed by one of the Japanese companies. This browser is notable, first of all, for the fact that it contains almost all the technologies available in other similar products. Supports grouping of tabs using a panel and a few mouse clicks, as well as managing them using mouse gestures. According to the latest data, about 6-8% of Japanese users use this program, which is quite a lot. It boasts support for almost all plugins from third-party browsers, which allows you to expand its capabilities. In addition, it contains functions that would have to be installed in other browsers...

The Gimp is a graphics editor that can compete with well-known editors. The program itself has a clear and simple interface that almost any user can understand. Nevertheless, the range of functions of this program is quite extensive. For example, you can do professional photo retouching. The program's tools even contain modules such as healing brush, image cloning, etc. It is possible to clone the color of almost any window. So, you can drag a color from the toolbar onto the image, and it will turn into the color you want...

Epic Browser is a full-fledged web browser from Indian programmers built on the basis of the well-known Mozilla Firefox browser. The browser includes more than 1,500 Indian-themed skins, has a built-in file antivirus, and a sidebar that, in turn, includes a large number of entertainment-themed widgets, links to entertainment resources, and even a free and simple text editor with formatting support . Despite the fact that the browser's speed noticeably lags behind its predecessor and is only available in English, Epic Browser nevertheless has the right to exist in Russian...

The Android operating system, which is installed on most smartphones and tablets, has a number of advantages over its analogues. But at the same time, due to its simplicity, Google’s “OS” has disadvantages, namely: it lacks quite a lot of API functions that are responsible for interacting with files, for example, working with images in the form of BMP. Additional applications help correct the situation: with their help, you can fully use the Android OS.

What is BMP format

BMP (from the English BitMap Picture) is an image format developed by Microsoft Corporation. In fact, this file extension represents an image, the information about which is contained bit by bit. The disadvantage of this format is that it lacks compression. Therefore, the size of pictures saved in a standard format (jpeg, png and others) can be tens of times smaller than the size of the same picture, but with the bmp extension. In addition, a distinctive characteristic of a BMP file is data reading: the image is loaded from bottom to top, and not from top to bottom, like other formats.

BMP format developed by Microsoft Corporation

How to open BMP on Android

Unfortunately, standard Android tools do not allow you to work with the BMP format, and it is even impossible to open images for viewing. Therefore, the only correct solution to the problem is to install additional software. There are special applications that have in their arsenal the necessary API functions for working with certain file formats.

Fast Image Viewer

• developer: TDF Software;
• license: free, there is a paid version with advanced features.

Fast Image Viewer is a simple program for viewing all image formats (from BMP to TIFF). For ease of use, it has its own file manager, which simplifies navigation through the device’s memory. The emphasis in the program's functionality is on speed. Useful little things have been added to the application: working with pictures from MMC, as well as processing PDF files.

Fast Image Viewer reads all image formats and has a number of useful features

Video: how to use Fast Image Viewer

Perfect Viewer

• available for download on Google Play;
• developer: Rookie001;
• license: free.

Perfect Viewer is an excellent tool for viewing all kinds of images. The applications include the ability to view all popular formats, and also add a tool for more convenient reading of comics and books. It is possible to work with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive files.

The Perfect Viewer application is a high-quality and convenient tool for viewing images

Video: how to use the Perfect Viewer application

JPG Image Size Reducer

• available for download on Google Play;
• developer: GamesGreh;
• license: free.

JPG Image Size Reducer application is an image converter and optimizer. The main feature of the program is to reduce the size of pictures without losing quality. And this can significantly save space on your device when storing large amounts of photos and documents on it. The application can work with all types of pictures, convert an image from one format to another.

JPG Image Size Reducer application allows you to view, convert and resize images

File Viewer for Android

• available for download on Google Play;
• developer: Sharpened Productions;
• license: free.

File Viewer for Android is a file manager with great potential for viewing information. The program includes most functions for opening almost all possible files: documents, images, archives, media files and much more (more than 100 formats are read in total). Unfortunately, the application lacks high-quality Russian translation, as well as functions for saving changes made by users.

File Viewer for Android is a powerful file viewing manager

Image Viewer

• available for download on Google Play;
• developer: Byte Mobile;
• license: free.

Perfect Viewer is designed to replace the standard Gallery tool. The application can search and view all images on the device, as well as on the Internet. Set pictures as your desktop, adjust brightness and contrast. Works with all major image formats (PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA and others).