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PhotoQt

Ch 096.9of 35 Photo Viewer Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsLinux, Windows
  4. 4RAW image supportYes
  5. 5Color managementYes
  6. 6Metadata viewerYes
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Overview

PhotoQt is ranked #9 of 35 in photo viewer software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

PhotoQt plans and pricing

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

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Supported platforms
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RAW image support
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Color management
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Metadata viewer
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Facts

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

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