An intuitive, open-source tool for advanced image comparison and interaction.

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• Overview
• Key Features
• Installation
• Basic Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Development Story
• My personal view on project

Improved ImgSLI is an open-source, non-proprietary software designed for intuitive image interactions. It's completely free, allowing easy distribution without restrictive licensing. It's built for anyone needing detailed image comparison, analysis, or manipulation, such as designers, upscale enthusiasts, photographers, or researchers.

Core Comparison & Viewing:

• Intuitive image splitting (horizontal/vertical) controlled by mouse.
• Display original resolution (WxH) for each loaded image.
• Automatic resizing of images to match the largest dimensions for consistent comparison.
• Save the current comparison view (including split line, magnifier, capture marker, and optional file names) as a full-resolution image.
• Export animated GIF or MP4 videos showing a scanning line transition from left image to right image.
• Create sequential animations with multiple images, showing smooth scanning line transitions between consecutive images in the sequence.
• Multi-image comparison mode for comparing multiple images of the same resolution in a grid layout.

Magnifier Tool:

• Powerful Magnifier for close inspection.
• Visual marker (red circle) indicating the magnifier's capture area on the main image.
• Adjustable magnification area size and magnifier display size.
• Adjustable movement speed for WASD magnifier control.
• Independent magnifier movement using WASD keys (with smooth interpolation).
• Adjust distance between magnifiers using Q and E keys (with smooth interpolation).
• Option to combine magnifiers for direct comparison of magnified areas.
• Freeze the magnifier's view position.

File & Workflow Management:

• Drag-and-drop support for loading one or multiple images per panel.
• Select loaded images via dropdown menus when multiple images are loaded into a panel.
• Swap entire image lists between panels with a single button click.
• Clear image lists for each panel individually using Trash (🗑️) buttons.
• Edit image names directly within the application interface.
• Option to include file names in the saved comparison image.
• Customizable font size and color for included file names.
• Adjustable maximum length for displayed file names with visual warnings.

User Experience & Interface:

• Multilingual support (English, Russian, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese) with flag-based language selection.
• Dynamic window resizing with adaptive content rendering(relative coords).
• Persistent settings for window state, language, and various display preferences across sessions.

Python (from source):

• Requires: Python, pip, bash

git clone https://github.com/Loganavter/Improve-ImgSLI.git
cd Improve-ImgSLI
chmod +x launcher.sh
./launcher.sh

Arch Linux (AUR):

yay -S improve-imgsli

Windows (Inno Setup):

1. Directly download it from >>>here<<<
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts.

Flatpak (FlatHub):

• Requires: Flatpak

flatpak install io.github.Loganavter.Improve-ImgSLI
flatpak run io.github.Loganavter.Improve-ImgSLI

MacOS:

• Help wanted! We are looking for assistance to create and maintain a macOS build. See the discussion and contribute here.

1. Launch: Start Improved ImgSLI using the method corresponding to your installation.
2. Load Images: Use the "Add Img(s)" buttons or drag and drop image files onto the left or right half of the main image display area. If you load multiple files onto one side, use the dropdown menu above it to select the active image.
3. Compare: In the standard comparison mode, click and drag the mouse on the image to move the separator line. Use the "Horizontal Split" checkbox to change the split orientation.
4. Magnify: Activate the Magnifier tool via its checkbox. In this mode, clicking or dragging on the image sets the central capture point. Use WASD keys to move the magnified view areas independently. Use Q/E keys to adjust the distance between the magnifier circles. You can also freeze the capture point using the corresponding checkbox (WASD will then move the frozen point).
5. Save: Click the "Save Result" button in the UI to export the current comparison view as a single image file.
6. Create Animation: Click the "Save Animation" button to export a GIF or MP4 animation that shows a scanning line moving from left to right, visually transitioning between the two images.
7. Create Sequential Animation: Click the "Save Sequential" button to select multiple images and create a continuous animation that transitions through all selected images in sequence with smooth scanning lines.

1. Switch to Multi-Image Mode: Click on the "Multi-Image Comparison" tab in the main interface.
2. Import Images: Click the "Import Images" button to select multiple images of the same resolution.
3. Adjust Layout: Use the "Rows" and "Columns" spinboxes to set the grid layout for displaying images.
4. Use Magnifier: Enable the magnifier checkbox to inspect details. Click on any image to position the capture area.
5. Customize Magnifier: Adjust the magnifier size, capture area size, and position using the provided controls.
6. Add Text Annotations: Enable "Show Text Information" to add custom text to each image. Adjust text color and size as needed.
7. Export Images: Use "Export with Magnifier" to save images with the magnifier effect, or "Export Original" to save the original images without effects.

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Report bugs or suggest features by opening an Issue.
• Submit improvements by creating a Pull Request.

This project is distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.