: > irfanview.. : > : > open image>effects browser> oil painting : > : > then drag the slider across for the depth of the effect : > : > .. which sets this as the default level : : : : Ok.................... : : Where is the slider? open image>effects >effects browser> oil paint (or press control+E) on the right you'll see two images, your original on the left, the effected one on the right and under that is 'filter settings' from 0-255 either type in a number or drag the slider directly under the number.. All the default settings are set here by the slider hit 'ok' not 'apply to original image' to create a new image. Try it and see what the effect looks like, if you don't like it hit control+z to undo the action and try again have fun! karl