VIFoto

VIFoto, the latest version 1.0, developed by Valeri Vlassov, stands out in the Photo & Graphics category, particularly under Viewers & Editors. This shareware program offers an impressive array of features for those using Windows 7.

VIFoto allows users to open and show a multitude of photos with formats including jpg, bmp, gif, wmf, emf, ico, and cur. The interface is straightforward yet powerful, enabling functionalities like printing or previewing opened photos. Resizing an image is user-friendly by just adjusting the window size. One of the standout features is the ability to scroll through photos using keyboard shortcuts, providing swift navigation through a directory.

A notable highlight is the Mosaic view, where all photos from the current directory are displayed at once, and a desired photo can be accessed by a simple double-click or pressing Enter. Additionally, users can initiate a slideshow of all photos from the current directory, or open multiple photos, mosaics, slideshows, and database tables concurrently.

When a photo is opened from the hard disk, VIFoto imports all photos from that directory into an MS Access Database (stored in Photo.mdb). Each photo record includes fields like Date, File name, File extension, File size, Directory, Theme, and Comments. This database functionality is particularly handy for those who need to organize and retrieve photos through keyword searches or themes, with the capability to group photos by themes and view them in a detailed tabular format.

Furthermore, users can start a slideshow for a selected group of photos from the table, with no limits on the size or amount of photo records and comments. The intuitive and friendly user interface enhances the user experience substantially.

Users looking to download a robust and versatile photo viewer and editor should consider VIFoto. This program is available in its latest version 1.0, and its primary executable file is VIFoto.exe.

Pros:

• Comprehensive database management for photos.
• User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation.
• Extensive file format support.
• Powerful slideshow and Mosaic view functionalities.

Cons:

• Limited to Windows 7.
• As shareware, it may require purchase for full feature access.

You may want to check out more software, such as Montagne, PP3 Private Album or DVD PixPlay Extra Image Formats Plug-In, which might be similar to VIFoto.