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JPEGView vs vimiv
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
JPEGView combines broad format support, folder slideshows, and live image adjustments in a free Windows package. Check the PSD limitation and unsigned MSI before choosing an installation method.
Visit JPEGView Free plan Linux
vimiv offers image browsing and basic adjustments through a customizable, keyboard-oriented interface. Check the Python and Qt requirements, and note the maker's stability caveat about the Qt port.
Visit vimivThe facts
| JPEGView | vimiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | karlch.github.io |
| On photo viewer software | #19 of 34 | #23 of 34 |
JPEGView: what it does well
- Supports many formats, including camera RAW
- On-the-fly sharpness, color, and exposure adjustments
- Portable archives can run without installation
- Movie/slideshow mode plays JPEG folders
- Color management and metadata viewer included
What to know first
- Windows only
- PSD support is limited to certain 8-bit files
- MSI release is not code-signed
- Documentation is somewhat out of date
vimiv: what it does well
- Free software under GPL v3 or later.
- Thumbnail grid and library browser for image navigation.
- Supports Python plugins for formats, metadata, and printing.
- Read-only setting disables commands that may write to disk.
What to know first
- Linux only.
- Requires Python 3.8 or newer.
- Requires Qt 6.2 or newer, or Qt 5.15 or newer.
- Maker recommends the older Gtk version for greater stability.
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