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GPicView
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Multiple windows
When opening multiple images at once it opens every single picture in a separate window.
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Functional
It has all the necessary functions that you can reasonably expect from a lightweight image viewer: you can view all the image files in a directory, rotate and save them.
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Customizable
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Extremely lightweight
And still you can browse all images in a directory.
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sxiv
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Anti-aliasing can be toggled
Anti-aliasing is usually enabled on startup and can be toggled with 'a'. Disabling anti-aliasing means faster operation due to less CPU load. Changing the default is possible by compiling with this setting: # config.h static const bool ANTI_ALIAS = false;
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Browsing a directory after opening a single file needs fixing
See here There is a workaround implemented in ranger that works more or less out of the box # This hook allows image viewers to open all images in the current # directory, keeping the order of files the same as in ranger. # The requirements to use it are: # 1. set open_all_images to true # 2. ensure no files are marked # 3. call rifle with a command that starts with "sxiv " or "feh " def sxiv_workaround_hook(command):
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Supports embedding into other X windows
Via option -e.
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Jumping in thumbnail mode possible, but limited
By entering a number, followed by capital G the focus jumps to that image in the list counted from beginning. (G is default key for 'g_n_or_last'-action (see config.h in source).) It has to be noted that prefixing a motion with a number also works as espected (vim style). Alas, a jumping mode with lables (like with pqiv) would be an advantage.
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Basic support for multi-frame images (aka animations)
Load all frames from GIF files and play GIF animations.
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It doesn't have pong
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Acts as a filter for images that interacts with the command line
Option -i (input) takes filenames from stdinput and outputs marked images to stdoutput via option -o (output).
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Thumbnail mode only with simple marking
Key 'm' marks files.
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Userscripts can be applied to single images or thumbnail mode selection
Examples of how to use the key-handler are found here: /usr/share/sxiv/exec/key-handler
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Keys not configurable except via keyhandler mode or compilation
Keys can be associated with userscripts, which can be defined in ~/.config/sxiv/exec/key-handler. Every associated button needs to be prefixed with the key combination C-x (although that prefix can be configured to another key or key combination in config.h). It has to be noted that key configuration apart from the key-handler is possible via compilation (Customizable key and mouse button mappings in config.h), which must not be a bad way to configure buttons, but certainly means a barrier for the not so tech-savvy. Easy instruction for compilation: 1) Enter in terminal: "git clone https://github.com/muennich/sxiv.git" 2) Edit file "config.h" according to this 3) Compile and install, namely enter directory and enter in terminal: "make && sudo make install" (beware of sudo/root unless you know what you do) ( 4) Iterate: 2), then: enter directory and enter in terminal: "make clean && make && sudo make install" ) See an example for remapping the navigation buttons: // navigate thumbnail+image { 0, XK_Left, i_navigate, -1 }, { 0, XK_Left, t_move_sel, DIR_LEFT }, { 0, XK_Right, i_navigate, +1 }, { 0, XK_Right, t_move_sel, DIR_RIGHT }, { 0, XK_Down, t_move_sel, DIR_DOWN }, { 0, XK_Up, t_move_sel, DIR_UP }, { ShiftMask, XK_Right, i_navigate, +10 }, { ShiftMask, XK_Left, i_navigate, -10 },
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Image infobox can be configured
Can be configured in ~/.config/sxiv/exec/image-info. See also here.
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Rudimentary viewing manipulation
Images can be rotated (<,>), flipped (|,_) and scaled (w,W,e,E,=).
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View mode with marked files
Keys 'N' and 'P' move in list of marked files. This can be useful.
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Thumbnail mode
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Fast
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License:
GPL-2.0
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nomacs
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Highly customizable
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No support for JPEG-XL
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Detailed view of image metadata
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Only partial support for HEIC
Apple's HEIC format is only partially supported. Nomacs can open individual images, but can't navigate among them.
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Lots of image adjustment tools
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Heavy compared to other Linux image viewers
Uses more memory and CPU than other lightweight image viewers. High CPU usage when starting.
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Simple and pleasant look
No cramped toolbars or large icons; the UI is cohesive, minimal and keeps out of your way.
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Returns to default settings after update
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Lightweight
Starts very quickly and has a small memory footprint.
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Recent version has slowed down
The latest version (3.8) suddenly became very slow in Fedora 26. Slow to step from image to image; slow to open a directory; slow slow slow. Downgrading to the previous version (3.6) restored speed.
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You can work with hot keys that can be reassigned as you want them
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Frameless view
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Allows to cut (frame) images
It is important if you have to work with photos of documents and want to cut off the background on which you made photos.
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Flexible thumbnail views
Can display thumbnails in a strip or a zoomable grid as well, also has hotkey for both of these. Opening a folder is one of the main actions on the toolbar!
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Cross-platform
Has builds for Windows, Mac and Linux.
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Remembers last used folders
Often used folders (e.g., screenshots) can be quickly accessed.
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Batch image processing
Has tools for applying conversions etc. to many files at once.
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Can print to printer
Unlike most other image viewers.
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Supports new image formats out of the box
Such as WebP, AVIF, etc.
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Comparing two images
This feature is called Synchronization. With the synchronization it is possible that multiple viewers perform the same action (like panning, zooming, etc.). This feature is useful when comparing two images. See more here.
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Windows, Linux, Mac
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qimgv
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Simple UI
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No support for JPEG-XL
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Fast and lightweight
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Can't show CMYK colours
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Can support video playback
Experimental feature via libmpv.
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Customizable shortcuts
Can use a variety of short-cuts which can be customized.
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Beautiful
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Open-Source/Libre
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Supports Linux and Windows
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Ability to run shell scripts
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Plugin support
Can extend/add features by downloading or writing your own plugins.
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License:
GPLv3
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Linux, Windows
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Eye of Gnome (eog)
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More lightweight than other kde or gnome dependent applications like gwenview, gthumb or kphotoalbum
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No APNG support
And it won't be it seems https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=151281
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Double-click to view Fullscreen
By default, double-clicking on the current image opens it in Fullscreen mode. This can be turned off in Preferences if desired
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Still have gnome dependencies
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Image Slideshow
You can view a slideshow of all images in the current folder, and adjust the delay between images in the Preferences dialog
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ESC key exits Fullscreen and program
Pressing the ESC key exits Fullscreen mode, as well as exits the program ... hence press the ESC key twice and you're out
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Can set image as wallpaper
You can set the current image as your desktop wallpaper directly from within this program
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Gwenview
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Easy to navigate folders
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Has a bug that causes certain png files to show brighter than normal
The image, if is a png that contains gamma information, will appear washed out. There is still an open ticket concerning this issue.
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Quickly view image metadata
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Very slow on remote folders
Compared to others, like XNview, is VERY slow when retrieving images from shared folders (NFS or Samba).
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Easily resize, crop, flip and rotate
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Not lightweight
Needs a lot of KDE packages.
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Keyboard shortcuts can be redefined
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Images can be sorted by name, date and size
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XnView
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Supports over 500 image formats
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Very poor quality and very invazive on windows 10
Convert all images to 8bit rgb [not suport 16bit or 32bit, cmyk, Lab, multichannel] so you never be able to see real original image, you only see the result of conversion...on windows 10 it enforced self promotion to default app for every type/format of image...
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Includes simple editing tools
Typical image editing tools are included. For instance, there are tools for color and size manipulation, several filters and effects.
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No Dark mode
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Available for macOS, Linux and Windows
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No custom installation - if you need i.e. a language package, you need to install the full version
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Easy redate and view configuration
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Free only for private use
For use in a company 1 license starts at 26 EUR.
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Compare images side-by-side
To delete blurry phone pics, etc.
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Doesn't show movies on phone in correct position
Some of mp4 files shows in upside down position.
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Multi-lingual
XnView speaks over 30 languages.
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Doesn't pan/zoom fluidly with touchscreen
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Portable version for Windows available
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