An image viewer designed with minimalism and usability in mind.
Publisher’s description
What is qView?
qView by jurplel and qView contributors is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It ranks 44th by popularity among image viewers in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit 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 7.1, released on July 26, 2025. The version history goes back to July 24, 2021: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jurplel/qView) has 3,678 stars. On Windows it registers 93 file types, including .webp, .svg, .avif, .png and .jpg. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Project description on GitHub: “Practical and minimal image viewer”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Opens 93 file types
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: qView is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is qView 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:
081A2ADFE9EA9858075099A927A9BC97E3423D2A4AA6D371FAE89E9CD113AEC7· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 4 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1Latest | July 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.0 | June 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.1 | August 16, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.0 | January 15, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0 | July 24, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jurplel.qView -escoop install extras/qviewqView-7.1-win64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.interversehq.qViewInformation
- Publisher
- jurplel and qView contributors
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jurplel/qView
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 7.1
- Released
- July 26, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 24, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- GitHub stars
- 3,678
- GitHub forks
- 207
- Website
- interversehq.com
- winget ID
- jurplel.qView
- Scoop package
- extras/qview
File types it opens (93)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is qView free?
Yes. qView is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is qView 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 qView 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 qView be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does qView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of qView?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 24, 2021.
Can I use qView without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to qView?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, JPEGView and MSBuild Structured Log Viewer. The alternatives page compares them.
