karikari is a native Windows image/video/audio viewer with tree-view
folder navigation, archive support (CBZ/CBR/ZIP/RAR/7z), Direct2D GPU
rendering, background prefetching, and a 12-language UI.
Publisher’s description
What is karikari?
karikari by megamega39 is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (megamega39/karikari) has 1 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast tree-based media viewer for Windows ツリー操作メインのメディアビューア”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: karikari is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is karikari 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:
EF5DF40757A11958094BF668A9E8D9E344D3C8E3C3AD5699A83A56E47784BA62· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.3Latest | April 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id megamega39.karikari -ekarikari-1.1.3-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- megamega39
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/megamega39/karikari
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1.3
- Released
- April 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 20, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- megamega39.karikari
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is karikari free?
Yes. karikari is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is karikari 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 karikari 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.
Can karikari be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does karikari run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use karikari without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to karikari?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and JPEGView. The alternatives page compares them.
