Thumb*.db Viewer Pro

What Is Thumb*.db Viewer Pro?

Thumb*.db Viewer Pro is an advanced professional edition of the popular thumbnail database management tool. While the standard version allows you to browse cached thumbnail images that Windows automatically generates for multimedia files, the Pro edition unlocks a comprehensive set of additional capabilities designed for power users, forensic analysts, and IT professionals.

The Pro edition builds upon all the features of the standard Thumb*.db Viewer, adding three major functional areas:

• Custom thumbnail database creation — build your own organized collections of thumbnails
• Cross-database thumbnail search — find specific thumbnails across all your existing databases
• PDF export with comprehensive metadata — generate detailed reports with full encryption and access control

Custom Thumbnail Databases

One of the standout features of Thumb*.db Viewer Pro is the ability to create and manage your own custom thumbnail databases. This gives you complete control over how you organize and store thumbnail data.

Key Features of Custom Databases:

• Copy thumbnails from source files — select any thumbnail from a source file and copy it directly into your custom database
• Unified interface — work with custom databases using the same familiar interface as when handling standard Windows thumbnail files (thumbs.db, ehthumbs.db, thumbcache_*.db, iconcache_*.db)
• Full CRUD operations — add, remove, or edit any custom thumbnail database with ease
• Sortable data tables — click on any column header to sort information in ascending or descending order, making it easy to find what you need
• Unlimited databases — create as many custom thumbnail databases as your workflow requires
• Flexible thumbnail sourcing — build databases from thumbnails located across different source files
• Cross-database presence — the same thumbnail can exist in multiple databases simultaneously without conflict
• Rich metadata — every thumbnail retains detailed information about its original source file, including file path, creation date, and other technical attributes
• Name and annotation support — assign meaningful names and add descriptive annotations to each database
• Per-thumbnail comments — add individual comments to any thumbnail for better context and organization
• Automatic initial database — the very first empty custom thumbnail database is created automatically when you start the program

Thumbnail Search Across Custom Databases

Thumb*.db Viewer Pro introduces a powerful search capability that sets it apart from the standard edition:

• Search across all databases — take any selected thumbnail from an open source db-file and search for it across every custom thumbnail database you've created
• Grouped results — all matching thumbnails are organized into a dedicated results table for easy review and comparison

This feature is invaluable when you need to verify whether a particular thumbnail has already been archived, or when you're tracking down the origins of a specific image across multiple collections.

Export Thumbnails and Databases to PDF

The Pro edition includes a comprehensive PDF export engine that transforms your thumbnail data into professional, shareable documents.

Three Export Formats:

• Detailed metadata report — each thumbnail is displayed alongside its complete metadata, including source file information, dimensions, and technical properties
• Comment-only view — metadata is accessible via pop-up hints and mouse-click tooltips, keeping the main view clean while preserving access to details
• Minimalist view — thumbnails are displayed without any metadata, ideal for quick visual review

For the latter two formats, you can customize the layout by choosing how many thumbnails appear per row — from 2 to 5 images, depending on your preference.

Advanced PDF Features:

• Database context — when exporting custom databases, the PDF includes database names, annotations, and per-thumbnail comments
• Source file grouping — if a database contains thumbnails from multiple source files, the PDF automatically creates separate sections for each source, complete with a navigation outline
• Document metadata — set custom document properties including title, author, subject, and keywords for better document management
• Full encryption support — protect your exported data with strong encryption

PDF Security Options

Thumb*.db Viewer Pro provides enterprise-grade PDF security with dual-password protection:

• Owner password — provides full (owner) access to the document, including the ability to change passwords and modify access permissions
• User password — grants restricted access based on the permissions you define

Configurable User Permissions:

When a document is opened with user-level access, you can control exactly what actions are permitted:

• Assemble the document — insert, rotate, or delete pages; create bookmarks and thumbnail images
• Copy content — extract text and graphics from the document
• Print the document — allow or restrict printing
• Add or modify annotations — create and edit text annotations
• Modify document contents — make changes to the document itself
• Copy document information — extract metadata and document properties

The Pro edition transforms thumbnail management from a simple viewing task into a complete data organization and documentation solution.