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SageThumbs
Powerful Windows shell extension allowing to preview images
Version 2.0.0.23 · by Nikolay Raspopov
Official site: cherubicsoft.com
About SageThumbs
SageThumbs is a powerful shell extension allowing to preview enormous amount of image formats directly in Windows Explorer by using Pierre-e Gougelet's GFL library ([XnView](https://chocolatey.org/packages/xnview)'s author).
As SageThumbs is a Windows Explorer context menu extension, there is no an executable file that you should launch to bring it up. To use it, just open any folder with image files in Windows Explorer, and then right-click a file you want to preview. You'll see the thumbnail immediately in the context menu.
#### [Features](http://www.cherubicsoft.com/en/projects/sagethumbs#features)
* Extended thumbnail image view of explorer folder
* Thumbnail image in explorer context menu (right-click menu)
* Extended info tips
* Support 162 image formats (224 extensions) via GFL Library
* Support additional 26 image formats via XnView plugins (if installed)
* Send by mail support
* One-click conversion to popular image formats support
* Wallpaper selection support
* Copy to clipboard support
#### XnView plugins
SageThumbs can use external [XnView plugins](http://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f%3D35%26t%3D11715#p44272) ([more plugins](http://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f%3D35%26t%3D825#p2904)). If XnView is installed to the registry, SageThumbs [will find](https://sourceforge.net/p/sagethumbs/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/SageThumbs/SageThumbs.cpp#l1014) the proper plugin folder paths.
If XnView is not installed, the plugins should be unpacked and placed in the default install location of XnView dependent on the bit depth:
* SageThumbs 32-bit installed on Windows 64-bit = `${Env:ProgramFiles(x86)}\XnView\PlugIns\`
* Any other install combination = `$Env:ProgramFiles\XnView\PlugIns\`
#### System Requirements
* Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/2012/8/8.1 32/64-bit
* About 5 Mb of disk space + additional space for cache.
How to install SageThumbs
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install sagethumbs
- Open SageThumbs once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is SageThumbs free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to cherubicsoft.com, the developer's official site, where SageThumbs is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of SageThumbs?
The version listed here is 2.0.0.23, published /Date(1495. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install SageThumbs from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install sagethumbs. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is SageThumbs safe?
SageThumbs downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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