FastStone Image Viewer
6.8#4 in file viewer software$34.95 one-timeFree planWindows
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Pineapple Pictures
7.3#2 in photo viewer softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | FastStone Image Viewer | Pineapple Pictures |
|---|---|---|
| Formats | It supports major graphic formats and popular camera RAW formats, including HEIC, WEBP, PDF, SVG, and JPEG XL. | The README lists JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, PSD, KRA, XCF, TGA, HDR, and AVIF among supported formats. |
| Portable use | A portable version can run from removable storage. | The Japanese guide says the Windows ZIP can be extracted and launched through ppic.exe without installation. |
FastStone Image Viewer plans
- Personal and educational—
- Commercial lifetime license$34.95, paid once
- FastStone Image Viewer (personal and educational use)Free
- FastStone Image Viewer (commercial license)$34.95, paid once
Pineapple Pictures plans
- FreeFree
- Pineapple PicturesFree
Pick FastStone Image Viewer if…
FastStone Image Viewer may suit Windows users who need to browse, edit, compare, or batch-process images, including camera RAW formats. It may also fit users who want scanner support or a portable version for removable storage.
Pick Pineapple Pictures if…
It suits people who need a simple viewer for common image formats, especially those who want to keep a reference image visible while working in another application. Users who need broader format support can consider the itch.io purchase, which supports development and provides experimental additional formats.