Windows 10: Small PNG Files appear blurry in File Explorer "Preview"

Discus and support Small PNG Files appear blurry in File Explorer "Preview" in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have noticed that any image that I have that is below 256x256 shows up blurry when using the file explorers "Preview." See the attached image.How can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Lucas Graybill, Jan 23, 2025.

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    Small PNG Files appear blurry in File Explorer "Preview"


    I have noticed that any image that I have that is below 256x256 shows up blurry when using the file explorers "Preview." See the attached image.How can I fix this? I have always noticed this, ever since I started using Windows. I know it is an intended feature, but it gets in the way of me being able to efficiently manage textures for my game, as I am dealing with hundreds of textures that are smaller than 32x32. I have to manually open each texture inside of a separate editor just to see the image, rather than just being able to see the image clearly in preview. I have seen other posts about

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