A minimalist image viewer based on Leaflet.js and Electron.
Publisher’s description
What is LeafView?
LeafView by sprout2000 is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It ranks 47th by popularity among image viewers in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.5.1, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to January 5, 2022: 114 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 24 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sprout2000/leafview) has 362 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and JPEGView.
Project description on GitHub: “Minimalist image viewer based on Leaflet.js and Electron.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 24 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: LeafView is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LeafView 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:
E94DCA927E271BC5E5B9E1555A9F8618653419E06E4661DC4A7918D576C2CEEC· 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 114 versions ›114 versions over 5 years · about 24 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5.1Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.10 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.9 | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.7 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.5 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.4 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.3 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.2 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sprout2000.LeafView -eLeafView-4.5.1-win32-x64-installer.exe /Smsiexec /x {8A6068BC-6694-57D2-9871-8AEDABBB31B1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- sprout2000
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sprout2000/leafview
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.5.1
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 5, 2022
- Versions listed
- 114
- Updates / year
- 23.8
- GitHub stars
- 362
- GitHub forks
- 26
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- sprout2000.LeafView
- MSI product code
- {8A6068BC-6694-57D2-9871-8AEDABBB31B1}
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Frequently asked questions
Is LeafView free?
Yes. LeafView is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is LeafView 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 LeafView 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 LeafView be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LeafView 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 LeafView?
The versions page lists all 114 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 5, 2022.
Can I use LeafView without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to LeafView?
ImageGlass, Weasis, JPEGView, QuickLook and MSBuild Structured Log Viewer. The alternatives page compares them.
