Glanvu is a fast, GPU-accelerated image viewer and converter for Linux, macOS and
Windows. It loads instantly, navigates entire folders by keyboard, and includes a real
batch-convert pipeline (crop, rotate, resize, re-quality, rename). Supports JPEG, PNG,
WebP, GIF, BMP and TIFF via pure-Rust codecs — no system C libraries.
Publisher’s description
What is Glanvu?
Glanvu by Juan García Longarón is open-source Windows software in the media converters category. It ranks 33rd by popularity among media converters in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.12.0, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to July 2, 2026: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 153 times. The source code on GitHub (glanvu/glanvu) has 6 stars. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast, keyboard-driven image viewer and batch converter — Linux, macOS, Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Glanvu is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Glanvu 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:
709C16F6341B706708EAB0611EAA19A9737FFC264F8AB3540E847810788C0203· 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 10 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12.0Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.11.0 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.10.0 | August 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.9.1 | August 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.9.0 | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.0 | July 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.7.0 | July 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.1 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Glanvu.Glanvu -echoco install glanvu -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Juan García Longarón
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/glanvu/glanvu
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.12.0
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 10
- Chocolatey downloads
- 153
- GitHub stars
- 6
- Website
- glanvu.com
- winget ID
- Glanvu.Glanvu
- Chocolatey package
- glanvu
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glanvu free?
Yes. Glanvu is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Glanvu 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 Glanvu 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 Glanvu 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 Glanvu?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 2, 2026.
Can I use Glanvu without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Glanvu?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, IrfanView and File Converter. The alternatives page compares them.
