FastStone

FastStone is a software development company known for a suite of Windows utilities centered on image viewing, editing, batch processing, and screen capture. Since its early 2000s releases, the company has produced a set of widely used tools that appeal to both casual users and professionals seeking lightweight, practical utilities.

FastStone Image Viewer is the flagship product. It offers fast image viewing, a thumbnail browser, slideshow mode, and basic editing capabilities such as cropping, resizing, and color adjustments. It also supports batch conversion and renaming, making it a versatile tool for handling large image collections. The software is compatible with a broad range of image formats, including JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, and many RAW formats.

FastStone Capture is a separate screen capture utility that enables capturing full screens, active windows, regions, and scrolling pages. It includes built-in annotation features, cropping tools, and easy export options to various formats, making it useful for creating documentation and tutorials.

FastStone Photo Resizer provides batch image conversion and renaming, designed to simplify processing large sets of files with consistent settings. The lineup also includes FastStone MaxView, a compact image viewer focused on quick viewing and efficient navigation.

Licensing and availability vary by product, with terms commonly allowing free use for personal purposes and paid licenses for commercial use. Users should consult the official FastStone website for current licensing details. Overall, FastStone software is recognized for its speed, straightforward interfaces, and broad format support, contributing to its enduring presence in many users’ toolkits.