An image viewer that allows you to browse images in folders and compressed files like a book. Powerful customization is available.
- Supported image format (bmp, jpg, gif, tiff, png, ico, WIC images)
- Compressed file support (zip, rar, 7z, lzh, cbr, cbz, cb7, ...)
- Recursive compressed file support
- PDF support
- Video play support
- Touch operation supported
- Mouse gesture supported
- Key customization, gesture setting
- Movement, rotation, scaling by dragging
- Loupe mode
- Facing mode
- Full screen mode
- Slide show
- Susie plugin support
- Image drop from web browser
- Command extension by scripts
Publisher’s description
What is NeeView?
NeeView is an open-source image viewer program for Windows from NeeLaboratory. It ranks 49th by popularity among image viewers in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 46.3, released on August 9, 2026. 11 versions are listed since January 22, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (neelabo/NeeView) has 1,063 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and JPEGView.
Project description on GitHub: “An image viewer that allows you to browse images in folders and compressed files like a book. Powerful customization is available.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.1 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NeeView is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NeeView 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:
5EEE24AE5A1A111DBFBD339D803F45C25C02ABBE57CD717219854E6A364C00A1· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 2 years · about 7.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3Latest | August 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 46.2 | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 46.1 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 46.0 | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 44.1 | August 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 44.0 | August 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 43.3 | May 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 43.2 | April 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id neelabo.NeeView -escoop install extras/neeviewmsiexec /i NeeView46.3.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {DC4344EA-7CA8-4081-8266-58EBB68C04A1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NeeLaboratory
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/neelabo/NeeView
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 46.3
- Released
- August 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 7.1
- GitHub stars
- 1,063
- GitHub forks
- 54
- Website
- neelabo.github.io
- winget ID
- neelabo.NeeView
- Scoop package
- extras/neeview
- MSI product code
- {DC4344EA-7CA8-4081-8266-58EBB68C04A1}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NeeView free?
Yes. NeeView is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is NeeView 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 NeeView 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 NeeView be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NeeView 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 NeeView?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 22, 2025.
What are alternatives to NeeView?
ImageGlass, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer, JPEGView, Weasis and PicView. The alternatives page compares them.
