PNG files are the new standard in web-friendly graphics. Generally, PNG files are higher quality and more portable than GIF files. They may also be optimized with certain software.
FreeVimager is a free image viewer and editor. It can play AVI and audio files.
FreeVimager can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create slideshows and optimize graphics.
A highly successful and popular freeware image editor with tons of different applicable uses.
Paint.NET can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and create web graphics.
GIMP is an open-source and free Photoshop alternative (for Windows).
GIMP for Windows can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create animated GIFs, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.
Advanced, yet powerful image manipulation suite acting as the open-source standard for creating, modifying and printing images with plethora of filters,...
ImageMagick can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics, create web graphics, create and edit layers and batch process images.
A highly recommended freeware vector graphics editor that's packed to the brim with features to edit objects, work with layers and activate effects.
Inkscape can add text to an image, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create web graphics, optimize graphics and create and edit layers.
A popular and highly successful image viewer with plug-in support.
IrfanView can create PNG graphics, create slideshows and optimize graphics.
A multi-format graphics viewer and converter.
XnView can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create slideshows, optimize graphics and convert RAW to JPG.
Legacy version of a popular graphics editing program with support for photos, web graphics, drawing and various other tools by Corel.
CorelDRAW can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create animated GIFs, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.
Image slideshow viewer and image manipulation application.
Alternate Pic View can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and batch process images.
Advanced image viewing software with some editing functionality, EXIF support and fast slideshow generation.
JPEGView can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics and convert RAW to JPG.
Graphics editing application with a collection of rich tools for artistic creations, filters and layers.
Artweaver Free can add text to an image, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and create and edit layers.
FotoSketcher turns digital photos into drawings or paintings, for free!
FotoSketcher can apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and optimize graphics.
A fast, stable, user-friendly image browser, converter and editor.
FastStone Image Viewer can apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create PNG graphics, create web graphics and convert RAW to JPG.
An icon creator and editor with drop shadows, glow and bevel features.
Greenfish Icon Editor Pro can apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics, create web graphics, optimize graphics and batch process images.
An image conversion tool which also supports camera RAW images.
Photo Magician can apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and convert RAW to JPG.
A free and powerful image editing software, can be treated as a mini PhotoShop.
PhoXo can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, create PNG graphics and create web graphics.