What is FastPictureViewer Codec Pack?
The FastPictureViewer Codec Pack is an addon that expands the supported file formats in FastPictureViewer, which is a lightweight image viewer and batch converter for Windows. It allows FastPictureViewer to open and view additional common image formats like JPEG 2000, HEIF, AVIF, and camera RAW files from various manufacturers.
By installing this codec pack, FastPictureViewer gains the ability to open and render these additional file types quickly and efficiently. It also enables batch conversion of these files to other formats. The codec pack integrates seamlessly into FastPictureViewer through plugins and requires the base FastPictureViewer program to be installed first.
Some key highlights of the FastPictureViewer Codec Pack:
- Provides viewing and batch conversion support for JPEG 2000, HEIF, AVIF and dozens of camera RAW formats in FastPictureViewer.
- Allows extremely fast preview of high resolution JPEG 2000, HEIF and RAW images.
- Seamless integration into FastPictureViewer through plugins.
- Constant updates to add new camera RAW formats shortly after new cameras are released.
The codec pack runs on Windows 7 or later. It works with both the Free and Pro editions of FastPictureViewer. It's a good add-on for photographers and imaging professionals who need to be able to view, browse and convert a wide range of image formats quickly and efficiently.