IrfanView

4.67 Image viewer app for Windows

Tina de Pierre

Tool for viewing and managing images with batch processing, slideshow creation and screen capture.

Freeware image viewing software download, reviewed by Tina de Pierre
With support for a long list of plugins, this utility helps you view images - Screenshot of IrfanView
Pretty complex setup, yet minimal GUI - Screenshot of IrfanView
Plug-in support and a few editing options - Screenshot of IrfanView
Context menu integration - Screenshot of IrfanView
A final evaluation - Screenshot of IrfanView
Fast image viewer - Screenshot of IrfanView
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A popular and highly successful image viewer with plug-in support.

With literally millions upon millions of downloads per month, Irfanview is the most popular image viewer on the Internet. Apart from the original function of viewing all types of image and video files, Irfanview can create slideshows, play virtually any type of movie file and more.

As an image editor, Infanview is able to convert, optimize, scan and print your image files. Whether it be PNG, GIF, JPG or any number of other formats, this program supports them.

If the current version of Infanview can't do what you're wanting, the countless number of plugins probably can.

Some of the main great features of this software is the ability to drag-and-drop, add blur effects, sharpen images, create panoramas and easily change color modes.

Interface-wise, Infanview is easy to use and doesn't require to PHd in rocket science to figure things out. It isn't exactly fancy, but that is one of the endearing features of this program which has made it so popular over the years.

Features of IrfanView

  • Batch Conversion: Convert multiple images at once.
  • Compression: Reduce file size and save storage space.
  • File Formats: Support for various file types.
  • Image Editing: Change colors, crop images, add text, insert shapes.
  • Image Effects: Create artistic effects such as blur, sharpen, emboss, mosaics.
  • Image Formats: Support for various image formats.
  • Image Scanning: Scan documents, photos and text into images.
  • Multi-language Support: Available in multiple languages.
  • Photo Capturing: Capture screenshots of any part of your screen.
  • Photo Collage: Create photo collages from multiple images.
  • Plugins: Enhance functionality with third-party plugins.
  • Slideshow: Create slideshows with custom transition effects.
  • Thumbnails: View images in thumbnail mode.
  • Video Playback: View videos in various formats.
  • Wallpaper Changer: Automatically change your desktop background.

Compatibility and License

IrfanView is provided under a freeware license on Windows from image viewer software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 4.67 is the latest version last time we checked.

Irfan Skiljan accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.

What version of Windows can IrfanView run on?

IrfanView can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  1. IrfanView Download
  2. Free Image Viewer Software
  3. Portable Software
  4. Image Viewing Software
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IrfanView has been picked by our editors as very good.
IrfanView has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested IrfanView 4.67 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.