Imagot

Imagot is an open-source image viewer designed as a cross-platform alternative to applications like Microsoft Photos. The program supports common image formats including PNG, JPEG, SVG, WebP, BMP, TGA, EXR, and HDR, providing basic viewing and navigation functionalities.

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• Multi-format support. The viewer handles diverse image formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, TGA, SVG, EXR, HDR. Each format is processed with specific algorithms that maintain the original image quality and its color properties.
• Zoom operations. The zoom function allows increasing and decreasing the image display size using the mouse wheel or key combinations. Zoom maintains the aspect ratio and offers interpolation modes for different display qualities.
• Image panning. When the image exceeds the viewer dimensions, pan mode activates. Users move the image by holding down the mouse button while moving the cursor in the desired direction.
• Rotation and flipping. Images are rotated in 90-degree increments clockwise and counterclockwise. Horizontal and vertical flipping invert the image orientation along the corresponding axes.
• Keyboard navigation. The left and right arrow keys allow navigation between images within a folder. The system sequentially loads image files detected in the current directory.
• Drag and drop. Users open images by dragging files from the operating system's file explorer directly onto the application window. The program validates the format before loading the file.
• Optimized performance. The application uses lazy loading algorithms and efficient memory management. Files are loaded progressively with immediate preview while decoding processes complete.
• Minimalist interface. The interface design eliminates superfluous elements, focusing on the viewing area. Controls appear contextually during interactions with the image.
• Folder navigation. The viewer automatically detects all image files in the opened file's directory. Cyclic navigation allows browsing all files in alphabetical order without limits.
• Cross-platform compatibility. The application runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems using cross-platform frameworks. Each version adapts to the interface conventions of the target operating system.
• Memory manager. The system automatically manages RAM usage, releasing resources from previously viewed images. The image cache stores a limited number of recent files for quick access.
• Display adjustments. Users configure rendering parameters such as interpolation method, color management, and gamma correction. The settings apply immediately to the current image.

Imagot's development began in 2023 as a personal project to create a cross-platform image viewer. The creators are developers from MLM Games who identified the need for an alternative to default system viewers. The program is written in C++ using Qt frameworks for the graphical interface, allowing native compilation on different platforms. The modular architecture facilitates the incorporation of new image formats through specialized decoding libraries.

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