File Operations
Opening Images
Open File
Shortcut:
Ctrl+OOpens a file browser to select one or more images to view.Paste from Clipboard
Shortcut:
Ctrl+VPaste and view an image directly from the clipboard. Perfect for viewing screenshots or copied images.Saving Images
- Save
- Save As
Shortcut:
Ctrl+SSave the current image, preserving any transformations (rotations, flips) you’ve applied.- Saves to original file (overwrites)
- Preserves original format
- Applies pending transformations
File Management
Transform Operations
Rotation
Rotate Left
Shortcut:
Ctrl+.Rotate the image 90° counter-clockwise. Great for fixing portrait orientation.Rotate Right
Shortcut:
Ctrl+/Rotate the image 90° clockwise. Common for correcting phone photos.Flip Operations
Flip Horizontal
Shortcut:
Ctrl+;Create a mirror image by flipping horizontally (left becomes right).Flip Vertical
Shortcut:
Ctrl+'Flip the image vertically (top becomes bottom).All rotation and flip operations are non-destructive until you save the file.
Color Operations
Invert Colors
Shortcut:Ctrl+I
Invert all colors in the image, creating a negative effect. Useful for:
- Analyzing dark images
- Creating artistic effects
- Viewing film negatives
- Improving visibility of certain details
View Color Channels
Shortcut:Shift+C
View individual color channels of the image:
- RGB Channels
- Alpha Channel
- Red Channel - View red component
- Green Channel - View green component
- Blue Channel - View blue component
- All Channels - Normal view
Clipboard Operations
Copy Image Data
Copy Image Data
Shortcut:
Ctrl+CCopy the image pixels to clipboard. Can be pasted into:- Image editors (Photoshop, GIMP, Paint)
- Document editors (Word, PowerPoint)
- Other applications supporting image data
Copy File
Copy File
Shortcut:
Ctrl+Shift+CCopy the file itself to clipboard. Use this to:- Paste file into another folder
- Keep original file format
- Maintain all metadata
Cut File
Cut File
Shortcut:
Ctrl+XCut the file to clipboard, allowing you to move it to another location.Copy Path
Copy Path
Shortcut:
Ctrl+LCopy the full file path to clipboard. Useful for:- Sharing file location
- Command line operations
- Documentation
Clear Clipboard
Clear Clipboard
Shortcut:
Ctrl+ ` (backtick)Clear the Windows clipboard contents entirely.Built-in Tools
Color Picker
Shortcut:K
Extract colors from any pixel in the image:
Crop Tool
Shortcut:C
Crop images with precision:
Crop Features
Crop Features
- Free Crop - Drag to select any area
- Aspect Ratio Presets:
- 1:1 (Square)
- 16:9 (Widescreen)
- 4:3 (Standard)
- 3:2 (Photo)
- 9:16 (Portrait)
- And more…
- Manual Input - Enter exact pixel dimensions
- Position Controls - Fine-tune selection location
- Quick Selection - Preset crop regions
Hold
Shift while dragging to constrain to square ratio.Resize Tool
Shortcut:Alt+R
Resize images by pixels or percentage:
- Resize by Pixels
- Resize by Percentage
- Resampling Methods
- Enter exact width and height in pixels
- Lock aspect ratio to maintain proportions
- Preview current and new dimensions
Frame Navigator
Shortcut:P
Manage multi-frame images (GIF, WEBP, TIFF, AVIF, HEIC):
Playback Control
- Play/pause animation
- Adjust playback speed
- Loop settings
- Frame information display
Frame Management
- Navigate frame by frame
- Jump to specific frames
- Export individual frames
- Export all frames at once
Export Frames
Shortcut:Ctrl+J
Export frames from animated or multi-frame images:
Configure Export
- Select frame range (all, current, or custom)
- Choose output format (PNG, JPG, etc.)
- Set output directory
- Configure naming pattern
Lossless Compression
Shortcut:Alt+C
Optimize image file sizes without quality loss:
- Removes unnecessary metadata
- Optimizes compression algorithms
- Preserves visual quality 100%
- Works on JPEG, PNG, and other formats
External Operations
Open With
Shortcut:D
Open the current image in another application:
- Press
Dor click “Open with” - Select from configured editors
- Image opens in chosen application
- Changes in external app can be reloaded in ImageGlass
Edit in Default Editor
Shortcut:E
Quickly open the image in your configured default editor:
- Set per-format editors in Settings
- Falls back to Windows default for format
- Opens MS Paint on Windows 11 if no editor set
Print Image
Shortcut:Ctrl+P
Print the current image:
- Press
Ctrl+Pto open print dialog - Select printer and settings
- Configure page layout
Share Image
Shortcut:S
Share via Windows Share menu:
- Share to mail apps
- Share to social media
- Share to nearby devices
- Share to cloud storage
Set as Desktop Background
Set the current image as Windows desktop wallpaper:- Right-click image or open menu
- Select “Set as desktop background”
- Choose fit style (Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, Center)
Set as Lock Screen
Set the current image as Windows lock screen image (Windows 10/11).Advanced Operations
Batch Operations
Multiple File Selection
Multiple File Selection
While ImageGlass doesn’t support traditional batch operations, you can:
- Open folder in ImageGlass
- Navigate and perform operations on each image
- Use keyboard shortcuts for speed
- Combine with external tools for batch processing
Metadata Operations
EXIF Data
Use external tools for EXIF management:
- ExifGlass (press
X) - View and edit EXIF data - Image Properties (
Alt+Enter) - Basic metadata - Third-party EXIF editors via “Open with”
Tips & Best Practices
Non-Destructive Workflow
Non-Destructive Workflow
- Transformations aren’t applied until you save
- Use “Save As” to keep originals
- Test operations before committing
- Create backups of important images
Quality Preservation
Quality Preservation
- Use lossless formats (PNG, TIFF) for editing
- Save JPEG at highest quality when converting
- Avoid multiple JPEG save cycles
- Use modern formats (WEBP, AVIF, JXL) for better compression
Efficiency Tips
Efficiency Tips
- Learn keyboard shortcuts for frequent operations
- Configure external editors for quick access
- Use clipboard operations for quick transfers
- Set up custom toolbar for your workflow