Lightweight image viewer for folders, ZIP archives, JPEG, PNG, and WebP files.
Publisher’s description
What is FolderView?
FolderView is an open-source image viewer program for Windows from Vladimir Ivchenkov. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.3, released on July 16, 2026. 2 versions are listed since April 26, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “Lightweight image viewer for folders and ZIP archives”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: FolderView is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is FolderView safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
316B0AB0465897D0A790A76B213E2A6BBB3AB9D1FF188167BB42F3E87C4646CE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3Latest | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.2 | April 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mbobka.FolderView -eProgram files (.exe): fview.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Vladimir Ivchenkov
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mbobka/folderview
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Released
- July 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mbobka.FolderView
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Frequently asked questions
Is FolderView free?
Yes. FolderView is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is FolderView safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FolderView with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does FolderView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FolderView?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 26, 2026.
Can I use FolderView without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FolderView?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, JPEGView and MSBuild Structured Log Viewer. The alternatives page compares them.
