FastStone Image Viewer
FastStone Image Viewer is free for personal use; business or commercial use requires a license.
FastStone Image Viewer is a lightweight image browser, editor, and format converter designed for Windows. It features a full-screen view with hidden tool panels that reveal themselves when the mouse touches screen borders, along with support for major image formats and digital camera RAW files.
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- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 8.5
- Release date
- June 24, 2026
- License
- Proprietary
- Installer type
- nullsoft
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id FastStone.Viewer -eSHA256 (file verification)
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Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)
Highlights
- Full-screen viewing with hidden control panels accessed by hovering over screen borders
- Basic editing tools including cropping, resizing, red-eye removal, and color adjustments
- Batch processing functionality for mass image conversion and renaming
- Side-by-side image comparison mode to inspect fine details across up to four pictures
- Comprehensive support for image EXIF metadata and major camera RAW formats
Who is it for?
Photographers and hobbyists who need to quickly browse folders containing thousands of photos, compare shots side-by-side, and perform essential image adjustments.
Good to know before installing
- Available only on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Commercial and business environments require purchasing a commercial license.
- Lacks modern layer-based editing capabilities found in full graphic design suites.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on our page to obtain the installer.
- Run the downloaded executable and proceed through the setup wizard.
- Alternatively, run 'winget install --id FastStone.Viewer -e' in a terminal prompt.
- Launch FastStone Image Viewer and select your primary picture directories.
Alternatives
- ImageGlass
- IrfanView (Free for personal use)
- XnView MP (Free for personal use)
Frequently asked questions
Is FastStone Image Viewer free for commercial use?
No. It is free strictly for personal and educational use. Any business or commercial deployment requires the purchase of a commercial license.
Can FastStone Image Viewer read camera RAW files?
Yes, it supports standard digital camera RAW formats from brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, and others.
Is there a version for macOS or Linux?
No, FastStone Image Viewer is developed exclusively for Microsoft Windows.