Open THUMB file

THUMB files: what are they and how do I open them?

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.thumb file type #1: JAlbum thumbnail file

thumb files are pretty much always graphics image thumbnails, smaller versions of the original pictures for previewing purposes.

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Thumbnail image is a smaller version of a larger image that is used for preview purposes. It is used in many tools that preview images, for example the JAlbum, and are often automatically generated from the stored pictures.

The thumbnail image allows you to quickly browse through your images without having to open each one individually. The thumb file is usually stored in the same directory as the original image.

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JAlbum

A free gallery program for making digital picture albums

.thumb file type #2: Snagit thumbnail

A thumb file extension is associated with SnagIt software from TechSmith company. A thumb file contains thumbnail.

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Files with thumb file extension are used by SnagIt, an application for Microsoft Windows and OS X (macOS), which enables users to capture desktop screenshots and videos of activities on desktop.

The thumb file stores thumbnail of screenshot, or video.

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SnagIt

A screen capturing program for Windows

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.thumb" has the file extension "thumb". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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