IrfanView
IrfanView is free for personal use; business or commercial use requires a license.
IrfanView is a compact and fast image viewer and converter designed for Windows. It provides extensive graphic format support alongside essential editing functions and batch processing capabilities.
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- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 4.76
- License
- Proprietary, free for private and non-commercial use
- Installer type
- exe
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 IrfanSkiljan.IrfanView -eSHA256 (file verification)
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Highlights
- Rapid viewing across a wide range of graphic and photo formats
- Batch conversion and batch renaming tools
- Basic editing options including crop, resize, and color adjustments
- Plugin architecture to expand media and format support
Who is it for?
Intended for users who need a responsive tool to browse large image directories, inspect metadata, and convert photos in bulk.
Good to know before installing
- Commercial use requires a commercial license.
- Available only on the Windows platform.
- The interface retains an older, classic design with minimal modern aesthetics.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page to get the installer, or run 'winget install --id IrfanSkiljan.IrfanView -e' in your terminal.
- Run the downloaded installer and follow the setup wizard.
- Select your preferred file associations and finish the installation.
Alternatives
- ImageGlass
- XnView MP (Free for personal use)
- FastStone Image Viewer (Free for personal use)
Frequently asked questions
Is IrfanView free to use?
It is free for private, non-commercial use only. Commercial environments require a paid license.
Is IrfanView open-source software?
No, it is proprietary freeware for personal use.
How can I convert multiple images at once?
Open the application, press the 'B' key or select 'Batch Conversion/Rename' under the File menu.