A system and method for navigating graphical images is presented. A display shows a matrix of thumbnail images currently with a larger master image. A user selects a thumbnail image and a corresponding larger image is displayed in the master image. The user may scroll through thumbnail images left and right, or up and down. The master image viewing is retained during the thumbnail scrolling. The user may change the resolution of the thumbnail images and master image. The user may also change the thumbnail matrix configuration or select an auto configuration mode.