Years ago, I used to use an image program called ThumbHTML. At the time, it did exactly what I needed to do, that of being able to put images into an HTML page and upload thumbnails as well as full size images. After changing computers several times over, I lost sight of this handy little app.
So I googled the google all over, looking for something similar, or better. I was surprised to find very little out there. And even more surprised not to find anything better. When I say ‘years ago’ I mean the better part of a decade. Now there are plenty of excellent image programs out there, but I was looking for a very specific process. I wanted to be able to batch resize my images without too much confusion. And ThumbHTML is still the easiest thing out there.
I don’t really need the webpage layout part at this point, or even slideshow, but those are nice amenities to have built into the program. I just love how quick and easy I can make thumbnails out of a folders of images that I just took with my digital camera. And when the file size is over 2MB from the camera and I want to upload those image, thumbnails are really handy.
When I’m looking to do something snazzier with my photos, I like SmoothGallery
SmoothGallery offers a non-flash based image program that shows off your photos in a variety of ways. Very customizable, javascript-driven photo solution. I like to integrate it with WordPress for awesome photo galleries.