In order to display SVG thumbnails in Windows Explorer under Windows 11, 10, ... and MS Server, a shell extension for the operating system is required!Preface: The SVG thumbnail tool that serves as an extension is free / open source and can not only create and display SVG thumbnails / thumbnails, but also display the preview of the SVG images in the file explorer! 1.) ... Downloading and installing the free SVG thumbnail tool!
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(Image-1) SVG thumbnail extension for all MS Windows OS! |
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2.) The SVG thumbnails in MS File Explorer on Windows!
Here is an example of the SVG file preview and a nice overview of the thumbnails in Windows File Explorer. Really quite practical and clear!
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(Image-2) Show SVG thumbnails in Windows Explorer! |
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3.) Benefit from the SVG thumbnails in Quad Explorer for Windows!
You can also benefit from the SVG miniature views and the preview in the popular Quad Explorer for MS Windows OS. The SVG miniature views and the SVG preview can be addressed and used by any program. Which is very practical, as the SVG images hardly received any attention!(Image-3) SVG thumbnails and preview in the quad explorer Q-Dir! |
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4.) What should I consider with the SVG miniature views, thumbnails and the preview?
If you also use x86 or x32 Windows on your Windows, you should install both extensions. So that all applications benefit from the SVG preview and the thumbnails, both should be installed.
(Image-4) SVG thumbnails x64 or x32 on Windows! |
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FAQ 4: Updated on: 1 November 2021 18:36