Geeqie vs Pictureflect Photo Viewer

Geeqie is a free image viewer and organiser for Linux, macOS and Windows. It displays images as thumbnails, in multiple windows or full screen, and users can point it at a folder rather than import images. File operations include copying, moving, renaming and deleting; searches can use file date, size or image similarity, and the duplicate finder can compare dimensions or checksums. Geeqie browses and edits Exif, IPTC and XMP metadata, and supports XMP keywords for searching. Documented formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, RAW variants and SVG, as well as images in ZIP and TAR archives. It can show video previews and thumbnails, with clips run through a defined external program. Slideshows can be remotely controlled using command-line scripts or an infrared device. Configurable plugins can call external programs such as Gimp, and images can be opened in an external editor. The project directs users to a mailing list and GitHub bug reporting. Geeqie is the successor to GqView, which was renamed Geeqie in 2007. The listed plan costs nothing and is GPLv2 open software.

Pictureflect Photo Viewer is a Windows 10/11 app for viewing and editing images, with an optional Pro upgrade. It supports fullscreen viewing, zoom controls, slideshows and multiple windows. Its formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, WebP, BMP, TIFF, AVIF, JPEG XL, JPEG-XR, DDS, ICO, CUR, RAW formats including DNG, and SVG. Some HEIC, AVIF and other formats may require Microsoft Store packages; JPEG XL requires Windows 11 24H2 or later. Image tools include cropping, resizing, conversion, rotation, flipping, copying, moving and printing, including in bulk. The app displays image metadata and can edit fields such as title, date taken and location. The free version includes contrast and exposure effects. Pro adds saturation, levels, curves and texture blending, plus thumbnail view, transition effects, video playback and export, file search, saved sessions and slideshow music. Pro costs 4.99 USD once, and the 48-hour trial is available in-app. A Pro license covers up to 10 devices owned or shared by the purchaser. The maker recommends 2GB RAM or higher.