The photo application for iPod can display up to 25 thumbnails at a time. The ITHMB file extension is the image thumbnail format used by Apple. The files contain four images in different resolutions o...
The photo application for iPod can display up to 25 thumbnails at a time. The ITHMB file extension is the image thumbnail format used by Apple. The files contain four images in different resolutions optimized for iOS screens. The purpose is faster navigation which saves battery power.
ITHMB files contain thumbnail images of photos synced from iTunes to iOS devices like iPad, iPhone and iPod. The thumbnails enable quick browsing and efficiency. The format is proprietary to Apple. You can open, edit, convert and troubleshoot ITHMB files. Learn how or prevent their creation to address corruption issues.
Programs like PicsAid and File Juicer can convert ITHMB files to more common formats. Each ITHMB thumbnail links to a larger image also on the device. Click a thumbnail to open the larger version. Software opens ITHMB files on Apple devices for quick photo browsing and management.