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[llpics]

When I view in thumbnail option, some of my pics have a black or dark blue frame on left and right sides and sometimes a thinner frame top and bottom. I know this has something to do with the size. Is there a way to make these disappear no matter which size I select?

[xnview]

When I view in thumbnail option, some of my pics have a black or dark blue frame on left and right sides and sometimes a thinner frame top and bottom. I know this has something to do with the size. Is there a way to make these disappear no matter which size I select?

Because you use embedded thumbnail, not a resized thumbnail

[llpics]

Pierre.

your reply: Because you use embedded thumbnail, not a resized thumbnail.

can you or anyone tell me what this embedded means? How do I change it? Is there a site where I can learn more about this topic?

[XnTriq]

can you or anyone tell me what this embedded means? How do I change it?

By default, XnView uses the thumbnail embedded in the image for displaying. Using the embedded thumbnail speeds up displaying drastically. But there may be problems if the image and the embedded thumbnail differs for some reason, the difference can be orientation, but also contents. If this problem occurs, you deactivate the option "Tools > Options > Browser > Thumbnails > Use embedded thumbnail".
Since XnView uses caching for thumbnails, it is recommended to clear the cache after changing this option, you do this also in the options "Tools > Options > Browser > Cache".

Small square: For displaying the thumbnail of each image, the embedded JPG thumbnail is used.

Is there a site where I can learn more about this topic?

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