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Spec score 7.4 #16 of 24 in File Reader Software

What it is

qView is a free, open-source image viewer designed to keep the image prominent, with a title bar and no toolbar clutter. It supports common formats including BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP, as well as RAW images and color management. For browsing, it includes animated GIF controls, file history, rotation, mirroring, and multithreaded preloading. Preferences are configurable. The maker describes qView as quick to open and light on memory and CPU. It is based on Qt5 and licensed under GPLv3, with a listed price of free. Windows downloads include 64-bit installer, 32-bit, and standalone options; the installer requires Visual C++ 2015 or later. macOS options include a DMG for macOS 12 or later, a legacy download for macOS 10.13 or later, and Homebrew. Linux choices include distribution packages, AppImage, Flatpak, and a source tarball. The download page also links to bug reporting, Discord, translation contributions, and nightly builds.

Spec sheet

Purpose
qView is an image viewer designed to be practical and minimal.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Integrations
The download page lists package repositories and Homebrew as installation options; it does not state integrations with other products.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Support
The download page links to bug reporting, a Discord server, translation contributions, and nightly builds.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
License
The maker describes qView as free and open-source software based on Qt5 under the GPLv3 license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Configuration
qView offers configurable preferences.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Features
Features include animated GIF controls, file history, rotation and mirroring, and multithreaded preloading.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Formats
Supported common formats include BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Interface
Its interface is designed to show the image and a titlebar without clutter or toolbars.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Linux
Linux distribution options include AUR, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu PPA, Void, AppImage, Flatpak, and a source tarball.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
macOS
The download page offers a DMG for macOS 12+, a legacy download for macOS 10.13+, and installation through Homebrew.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Performance
The maker says qView opens quickly and uses little memory and CPU.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com
Windows
The download page offers a 64-bit installer for Windows 10+, plus 32-bit and standalone downloads; the installer requires Visual C++ 2015+.Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com

Plans and prices

qView Free Completely free and open source · GPLv3 Read 8 Oct 2026 · interversehq.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under GPLv3.
  • Supports common formats and RAW images.
  • Includes color management.
  • Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Offers rotation, mirroring, and GIF controls.

Limits

  • Windows installer requires Visual C++ 2015 or later.
  • The macOS DMG is for macOS 12 or later.

Who it suits

qView suits people who want a minimal image viewer on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Its format support and rotation, mirroring, and GIF controls cover common viewing tasks.

Verdict

qView focuses on image viewing with a minimal interface and a set of practical browsing controls. It is free across three listed desktop platforms, though download requirements vary by operating system.

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