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HawkView vs Loupe
Both stand on photo viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Choose HawkView for personal Windows use if broad format support, metadata editing and slideshow export matter. Look elsewhere if you need a current macOS or Linux build, or if you need a stated professional license price before deciding.
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Free plan Linux
Loupe offers image viewing, metadata inspection, and quick editing on Linux at no cost. Users can obtain the latest version through Flathub, with builds for two listed architectures.
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| HawkView | Loupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hawkview.co | apps.gnome.org |
| On photo viewer software | #10 of 34 | #14 of 34 |
HawkView: what it does well
- Supports around 40 formats, including camera RAW, PSD, SVG and animated images.
- GPU viewer handles images up to 64 megapixels with 512-pixel tiling.
- Includes cropping, straightening, flipping and lossless JPEG rotation.
- Slideshow exports MP4 in 720p, 1080p or 4K.
- Reads and edits over 40 metadata fields and maps geotagged photos.
What to know first
- Current build supports only 64-bit x64 Windows 10 and 11.
- Professional or commercial use requires a paid license.
- Pricing for the paid license is available on request.
Loupe: what it does well
- Free Image Viewer plan.
- Supports cropping, rotating, and flipping.
- Views metadata and supports color management.
- Version 50.0 added JPEG 2000, XBM, and XPM.
What to know first
- Available on Linux only.
- Nightly builds may not work as intended.
- The listed download is 7 MiB.
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