XnView MP is a powerful, versatile and free image viewer, photo management, and image resizer software. XnView is one of the most stable, user-friendly, and comprehensive photo management tools available today, perfect for both beginners and professionals. All common picture and graphics formats are supported (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, WEBP, PSD, JPEG2000, JPEG-XL, OpenEXR, camera RAW, HEIF, HEIC, AVIF, PDF, DNG, CR2).
Publisher’s description
What is XnView MP?
XnView MP by Pierre-e Gougelet is proprietary Windows software in the photo editors category. It ranks 7th by popularity among photo editors in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 69.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.12.2.0, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to September 8, 2023: 27 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 442,846 times. On Windows it registers 287 file types, including .pdf, .webp, .svg, .avif and .png. Similar programs include Pinta, Upscayl and Natron.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.7 a year)
- Opens 287 file types
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: XnView MP is a photo editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is XnView MP safe to download?
- The file is served by download.xnview.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
56AA2E1E968D8C83CA969E1F8ECF5A9D7C3D589AB9D892EFA816498983D12735· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 27 versions ›27 versions over 3 years · about 8.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12.2.0Latest | October 12, 2026 | 88.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 1.12.1.0 | September 29, 2026 | 90.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 1.12.0.0 | September 28, 2026 | 90.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.7.0 | September 21, 2026 | 102.4 MB | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.11.6.0 | September 1, 2026 | 102.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.5.0 | June 29, 2026 | 101.1 MB | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.11.4.0 | June 26, 2026 | 101.1 MB | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.11.2.0 | May 2, 2026 | 101.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id XnSoft.XnViewMP -echoco install XnViewMP -yscoop install extras/xnviewmpXnView_MP-1.12.2-win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask xnviewmpflatpak install flathub com.xnview.XnViewMPInformation
- Publisher
- Pierre-e Gougelet
- Category
- Photo editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.12.2.0
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 27
- Updates / year
- 8.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 442,846
- Website
- xnview.com
- winget ID
- XnSoft.XnViewMP
- Chocolatey package
- XnViewMP
- Scoop package
- extras/xnviewmp
File types it opens (287)
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Frequently asked questions
Is XnView MP free?
XnView MP is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is XnView MP safe to download?
The download comes from download.xnview.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 XnView MP 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 XnView MP be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does XnView MP 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 XnView MP?
The versions page lists all 27 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 8, 2023.
What are alternatives to XnView MP?
Pinta, Upscayl, Natron, ART and PhotoDemon. The alternatives page compares them.
