In the age of visual content, the speed at which we view our photos is critical. ImageGlass is an open source software that relies on a minimalistic design and exceptional performance, becoming one of the best alternatives to the standard application Microsoft Photos.

The program is designed to be lightweight and intuitive, while offering features that satisfy even the most demanding users. With support for over 70 image formats and instant startup times, ImageGlass delivers a seamless viewing experience even on older hardware.

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File size: 33.6 MB

OS support: Windows

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Notable Features

Extensive Format Support: Supports over 70 image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, PSD, RAW, HEIC, and WEBP, making it versatile for both casual browsing and professional design work.
Lightning-Fast Performance: Instant startup with minimal hardware requirements, optimized for smooth operation on older computers and large image files.
Clean Intuitive Interface: Features a clean toolbar design with right-click context menu and supports visual themes for personalized experience.
Multilingual Support: Available in over 45 languages including Bulgarian, making it accessible to a global user base.
Built-in Color Extraction: Includes a color picker tool that allows designers to extract exact color values directly from images.
Slideshow Functionality: Automatic photo scrolling feature perfect for presentations and continuous viewing of image collections.
Basic Image Processing: Tools to stretch, flip, and rotate images without quality loss for quick adjustments.
Clipboard Management: Easily copy images or their file paths to other applications for streamlined workflow.

What’s New in Current Version

Updated Magick.NET to v14.10.1.
Fixed a crash issue on Windows 10 LTSC 2021 Compatibility.
Corrected a typo for the image interpolation method from “Antisotropic” to “Anisotropic”.

Technical Requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit, version 1809 (build 17763) or later

Tech Specs

Software Name	ImageGlass
Version	10.0.5.825
License	Free
File Size	33.6 MB
OS Support	Windows
Language	Multilingual (45+ languages including English, Bulgarian, Spanish, French, German, Chinese)
Developer	ImageGlass Team
Homepage	https://imageglass.org/
Changelogurl	https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases
Last Updated	August 25, 2026

Installation Steps

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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 7 and later versions

Fix Common Problems

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Issue: Installation fails → Solution: Run as administrator

Similar Software

Feature	ImageGlass	IrfanView	XnView MP
Price	✅ Free (Open Source, GPL v3)	✅ Freeware (Non-commercial) / Paid (Commercial)	✅ Free (Private/Educational) / Affordable Licenses (Commercial)
Platform	Windows (64-bit only)	Windows (XP to 11)	Windows, macOS, Linux
Open Source	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Format Support	90+ formats	Many (via plugins)	500+ formats
Batch Processing	Basic (Conversion, resizing)	Advanced (Conversion, renaming, multithreading)	Powerful (Convert, Rename, Metadata Editing)
Built-in Editor	Basic (Rotate, Flip, Crop, Color Picker)	Yes (Paint tools, effects, red eye reduction)	Yes (Filters, effects, color adjustments)
Key Strength	Modern, minimal UI and native support for modern formats	Extremely lightweight and fast, extensive plugin ecosystem	Superior cross-platform support and digital asset management features

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