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PhotoQt

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Spec score 7.5 #21 of 34 in Photo Viewer Software

What it is

PhotoQt is a free, open-source image viewer for Linux and Windows, released under GPL version 2 or later. It supports more than 140 image formats, including RAW, and displays Exif, IPTC, and XMP metadata with face display and tagging. Browsing includes slideshows with background music and random ordering, plus touchscreen gestures such as pinch-to-zoom. PhotoQt handles photo spheres, 360-degree panoramas, motion photos, micro videos, and Apple Live Photos. It can show GPS locations on embedded or interactive maps, use embedded or imported color profiles, work with Chromecast, and upload images directly to Imgur. Extensions expand its capabilities, with some packages including them automatically. Basic manipulation is limited to zooming, rotating, and mirroring, and those changes apply only during the current session. Installation options include Linux distribution repositories, a Windows installer, and Flatpak; source-build instructions are also provided. Feedback goes through GitLab issues, while translations are accepted through Crowdin.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PhotoQt is a free, open-source image viewer based on Qt/QML.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
PhotoQt supports Chromecast and can upload images directly to Imgur.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
PhotoQt is released under the GPL version 2 or later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Color profiles
PhotoQt supports embedded color profiles and importing custom profiles.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
PhotoQt is available through Linux distribution repositories and offers installation options including a Windows installer and Flatpak.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Editing limits
Zooming, rotating, and mirroring are basic image manipulation features that apply per session only.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Extensions
Extensions can be installed to expand PhotoQt’s capabilities, and some packages include them automatically.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Image formats
PhotoQt supports more than 140 image formats.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maps and location
PhotoQt can show image GPS locations on embedded or interactive maps.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Metadata and slideshows
PhotoQt displays Exif, IPTC, and XMP information, including face display and tagging, and offers slideshows with background music and random ordering.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Panoramas and motion photos
PhotoQt supports photo spheres, 360-degree panoramas, motion photos, micro videos, and Apple Live Photos.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Source build
The project provides instructions for building PhotoQt from source.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support and contributions
The project invites feedback through GitLab issues and accepts translations through Crowdin.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Touch controls
PhotoQt supports touchscreens, including pinch-to-zoom and touch gestures.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

PhotoQt Free Free and open-source image viewer Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Supports more than 140 formats
  • Handles RAW and color profiles
  • Displays Exif, IPTC, and XMP
  • Supports panoramas and Live Photos

Limits

  • Available only on Linux and Windows
  • Manipulation changes last only for the session
  • Editing is limited to zooming, rotating, and mirroring

Who it suits

It suits users who need a broad-format desktop viewer with metadata, color management, maps, and touchscreen support. It is available on Linux and Windows.

Verdict

PhotoQt is a format-rich viewer with metadata, mapping, slideshow, and specialized photo support. Its editing tools remain deliberately limited and session-only.

Where Specifiction places it

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