qView
qView is a free, open-source image viewer for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What qView is
qView is a free, open-source image viewer for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its minimal interface presents the image with a title bar and omits toolbars. It supports common formats including BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP, along with RAW image support and color management. For browsing, qView offers animated GIF controls, file history, image rotation and mirroring, and multithreaded preloading. Preferences are configurable. The maker says the application opens quickly and uses little memory and CPU. qView is based on Qt5 and licensed under GPLv3. Windows downloads include a 64-bit installer for Windows 10 and later, plus 32-bit and standalone options; the installer requires Visual C++ 2015 or later. macOS options include a DMG for macOS 12 and later, a legacy download for macOS 10.13 and later, and Homebrew installation. Linux users can choose among distribution options, AppImage, Flatpak, or a source tarball. The download page also links to bug reporting, Discord, translation contributions, and nightly builds.
Good
- Free and open source under GPLv3.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP.
- Includes rotation, mirroring, and animated GIF controls.
- RAW support and color management are listed.
Watch out
- Windows installer requires Visual C++ 2015 or later.
- Some macOS downloads target different minimum versions.
Who it suits
qView suits people who want a minimal image viewer on Windows, macOS, or Linux, with common-format support and basic browsing controls. Its open-source license may also suit users who prefer GPLv3 software.
Verdict
qView keeps image viewing uncluttered while providing format support, browsing controls, and configurable preferences. Check the download options and system requirements for your operating system before choosing an installer.
Plans and prices
From qView's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| qView | Free | Completely free and open source · GPLv3 |
The facts
Each one read from qView's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Configuration
- qView offers configurable preferences.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Features
- Features include animated GIF controls, file history, rotation and mirroring, and multithreaded preloading.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Supported common formats include BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The download page lists package repositories and Homebrew as installation options; it does not state integrations with other products.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Interface
- Its interface is designed to show the image and a titlebar without clutter or toolbars.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The maker describes qView as free and open-source software based on Qt5 under the GPLv3 license.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The maker says qView opens quickly and uses little memory and CPU.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- qView is an image viewer designed to be practical and minimal.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The download page links to bug reporting, a Discord server, translation contributions, and nightly builds.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux
- Linux distribution options include AUR, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu PPA, Void, AppImage, Flatpak, and a source tarball.checked 8 Oct 2026
- macOS
- The download page offers a DMG for macOS 12+, a legacy download for macOS 10.13+, and installation through Homebrew.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Windows
- The download page offers a 64-bit installer for Windows 10+, plus 32-bit and standalone downloads; the installer requires Visual C++ 2015+.checked 8 Oct 2026
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