Viewing photos in the Windows 7 operating system is carried out using the built-in image viewer. If desired, the user can independently install any alternative program that will expand the possibilities of working with photographs and allow you to more efficiently manage existing photo albums.
Windows Photo Viewer
The image viewer for Windows 7 is installed with the system and does not need additional configuration. To start viewing the image, you just need to double-click the left mouse button on the photo icon. An application window will open in front of you and the desired picture will be shown.
The program window contains basic tools that allow you to manage settings and set basic parameters for the image.
If you want, you can enlarge or reduce the size of the photo using the mouse wheel or the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of the screen. Click on the zoom icon and left-click on the area you want to zoom in. To zoom out, click on the arrow next to the magnifying glass icon and select “Zoom out”, then in the same way select the desired area with the left mouse button.
To go to the next picture in the image folder, click on the arrow to the right. To view the previous picture, click on the left arrow. The central button allows you to start playing a slideshow from the images in the catalog in full screen. To print a picture, use the "Print" button at the top of the program window. If you want to delete a picture, use the cross-shaped button in the lower right part of the program window. Confirm the delete operation by clicking on the "Yes" button in the dialog box that appears.
Opening through alternative programs
You can view Windows 7 photos through alternative photo viewer apps. Their advantage is the ability to use a wider range of tools for viewing and editing. Among the most multifunctional programs are Picasa, ACDSee, FastStone Image Viewer, XnView, IrfanView.
Programs can scan the file system for photos, and then sort them into categories, apply filters, change colors and create small slideshows.
Study the proposed programs and download them to your computer by visiting the official website of the developer. Run the file received for installation. Complete the installation by following the instructions in the app. After completing the procedure, right-click on the photo you want to view, then click "Open with". In the list, select the program that you installed, and then click "OK". You can start viewing and editing the image.
