Best Photo Viewer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ImageGlass is ranked #1 of 35 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of XnConvert and Geeqie. The best-ranked option with a free plan is XnConvert. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ApolloOne at $1.25/mo.
For browsing and inspecting image files, the useful details can range from color handling to metadata and format support. Compare color management, RAW image support, metadata viewing, and contact sheets; side-by-side comparison may also matter when reviewing versions. Supported platforms, free plans, and starting paid prices help you assess fit for your setup. Geeqie, FastStone Image Viewer, and ApolloOne lead the ranked entries, followed by nomacs and Photo Mechanic. Consider how you browse a collection and which file information you need at a glance, then weigh the listed capabilities against that workflow.
35 photo viewer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 ImageGlass Top pick · 7.2 Free plan · $826.42/mo
#2 XnConvert Runner-up · 7.2 Free plan · Free
#3 Geeqie Also great · 7.1 Free plan · Free
- Free planFree trial LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$826.42/mofirst paid tier About ImageGlassVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, OS/2
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macOS
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.25/mofirst paid tier About ApolloOneVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$18/mofirst paid tier About IrfanViewVisit site - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 14.99 /mo
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Windows
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$12.42/mofirst paid tier About Photo MechanicVisit site - Free trial macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Supported platforms
- Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows, macos, linux
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Linux
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Linux, Windows
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Paid from
- 25.99 /mo
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD
- RAW image support
- Yes
- Contact sheets
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Linux
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Linux
- Side-by-side compare
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Supported platforms
- linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10/11 desktop, laptop and tablet
- RAW image support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which photo viewer software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
ImageGlass is ranked #1 of 35 with a score of 7.2. XnConvert is second and Geeqie third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ApolloOne has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.