PicView is a fast, free, and fully customizable image viewer designed specifically for Windows 10 and 11 users who demand more from their image browsing experience.

This open-source application supports an extensive range of image formats including WEBP, GIF, SVG, PNG, JXL, HEIC, and PSD, making it a versatile choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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File size: 40.0 MB

OS support: Windows, macOS

Windows

Download PicView 5.1.2 for Windows – Installer x64 (Exe)

Download PicView 5.1.2 for Windows – Installer ARM64 (Exe)

Download PicView 5.1.2 for Windows – Portable ARM64 (Archive)

Download PicView 5.1.2 for Windows – Portable x64 (Archive)

macOS

Download PicView 5.1.2 for macOS – Installer x64 (DMG)

Technical Details

Software Name	PicView
Version	5.1.2
License	Open Source (MIT)
File Size	40.0 MB
OS Support	Windows, macOS
Language	English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Maithili, Santali, Kashmiri, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Dogri, Konkani, Manipuri, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili
Developer	Ruben2776
Homepage	https://picview.org/
Changelogurl	https://github.com/Ruben2776/PicView/releases/tag/5.1.2
Last Updated	September 24, 2026

Main Features

Comprehensive Format Support: PicView handles a vast array of image file types, from modern formats like WEBP and JXL to legacy formats like PSD and HEIC, ensuring compatibility with virtually any image you encounter.
Advanced Metadata Viewing: View detailed EXIF metadata directly within the application, allowing photographers and digital artists to access camera settings, timestamps, and other technical information without external tools.
Batch Processing Tools: Perform image compression and batch resizing operations efficiently, saving time when preparing images for web publishing or reducing storage requirements.
Archive Integration: Browse and view images directly within compressed archives and comic book files, eliminating the need to extract files before viewing their contents.
Customizable Interface: Fully personalize the viewing experience with customizable layouts, effects, and gallery options that adapt to your workflow preferences.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.15 or later
Processor: 1 GHz or faster processor
RAM: 512 MB RAM
Disk Space: 50 MB available space
Graphics: Graphics card with DirectX 10 support

What’s New in Latest Version

Fixed application shortcuts not working (#397)
Fixed gallery not hiding when loading an image through URL
Fixed incorrect display in the language selection combo box
Fixed Optimize image button not being disabled when the image format was not supported
Fixed erratic horizontal gallery scrolling behavior
Fixed macOS startup logic to no longer cause blinking due to excessive window resizing when Auto-fit window is enabled
Fixed macOS window not centering when Auto-fit window is enabled
Updated Avalonia framework to version 5.1.2

Version History

Changes in 5.0.3 (2026-08-16)

Optimized hot path functions to reduce memory allocations and improve overall performance
Made clock numbers easier to click when selecting a time in the Image information window
Added AM/PM toggle buttons (automatically hidden when using 24-hour time)
Made hour and minute arcs clickable to set the time directly based on click position
Integrated native Windows thumbnails for faster thumbnail loading
Fixed an issue where double-clicking a file with a mismatched extension failed to show the main window
Fixed pasting text (e.g., URLs via Ctrl + V) in the startup menu failing to load images
Fixed certain instances where the title bar would show a loading title, even though it was not loading

Installation Guide

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Installation Steps

Click the download button above to get the installer for your operating system
Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run the installer
Follow the on-screen installation wizard to complete setup

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 10 and 11; macOS 10.15 or later

Fix Common Problems

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Issue: Installation fails → Solution: Run as administrator
Issue: Application won’t start → Solution: Ensure.NET Framework 4.8 or later is installed

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