FastStone Image Viewer is an extremely useful and free program that offers much more than a standard image preview. It provides a complete solution for working with pictures, combining a convenient viewer with powerful editing and organization features.

This versatile tool is ideal when you want to quickly view an image and then make immediate changes. It helps you manage your photo and image collection efficiently, offering a range of functionalities from basic viewing to advanced editing.

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Download FastStone Image Viewer

File size: 8.37 MB

OS support: Windows

Windows

FastStone Image Viewer 8.4

FastStone Image Viewer Portable 8.4

System Requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows XP or later

Main Features

Image Viewing and Organization: Provides a quick and convenient way to view images and helps you keep your photo and image collection organized into catalogs. It supports a wide range of formats including BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PCX, TIFF, WMF, ICO, TGA, and popular digital camera RAW formats.
Image Resizing and Renaming: Easily resize images to optimize them for web or print. The program also supports batch renaming, which saves significant time when working with a large number of files.
Basic Image Editing: Offers essential editing options such as color balance, red-eye removal, cropping, sharpening, blurring, and other major fixes. It also includes tools for adjusting lighting, colors, curves, and levels.
Watermarking and Scanner Import: You can add watermarks to your images to protect your copyright. Additionally, it supports TWAIN sources, allowing for direct connection to a scanner to import photos.
Format Conversion and Slideshows: Convert images between various formats. The built-in slideshow feature is particularly attractive, offering more than 60 built-in effects for a smooth and beautiful presentation of your photos, with music support.
EXIF Information Display: Shows detailed information about the image, such as camera model, exposure settings, shooting date and time, and other EXIF metadata.
Portable Version Available: A portable version of the software is available, allowing users to run the program directly from a removable storage device without installation.

Software Specifications

Software Name	FastStone Image Viewer
Version	8.4
License	Freeware (for personal and educational use)
File Size	8.37 MB
OS Support	Windows
Language	Multi-language (20+ languages including English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish)
Developer	FastStone Soft
Homepage	https://www.faststone.org/
Changelogurl	https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm
Last Updated	August 1, 2025

Setup Instructions

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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 XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11.

Common Issues & Fixes

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Issue: Installation fails → Solution: Run as administrator

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