QuickView is a high-performance image viewer for Windows, built with Direct2D hardware acceleration
and Google Highway SIMD optimization. It supports 80+ image formats including JPEG XL, AVIF, HEIC,
WebP, and RAW files. Features include HDR display support, portable mode, and GPU-accelerated rendering.
Publisher’s description
What is QuickView?
QuickView by justnullname 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 and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.40.1.1, released on September 11, 2026. The version history goes back to April 24, 2026: 6 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (justnullname/QuickView) has 623 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Project description on GitHub: “The fastest Direct2D-powered image viewer for Windows. Features multi-threaded JXL/AVIF decoding, GPU acceleration, and a borderless geek UI. Supports WebP, RAW, & QOI with visual settings and auto-updates. Portable & SIMD-optimized.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: QuickView is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QuickView 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:
4C4FD18BCEBFD2B058309BF3670B851A2CD158FA662DD9DC697EFEC766A08420· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.40.1.1Latest | September 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.31.0.0 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.22.3 | July 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.8.1 | June 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.2.10 | June 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.3.0 | April 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id justnullname.QuickView -eQuickView_Installer_v6.40.1.1_X64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- justnullname
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/justnullname/QuickView
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.40.1.1
- Released
- September 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 623
- GitHub forks
- 17
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- justnullname.QuickView
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QuickView free?
Yes. QuickView is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is QuickView 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 QuickView 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 QuickView be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does QuickView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of QuickView?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2026.
Can I use QuickView without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to QuickView?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and LogExpert. The alternatives page compares them.
