XnView is an efficient image viewer, browser and converter for Windows. This software is really simple to use and totally free for personal use. It supports more than 500 image formats! No Adware, No Spyware.
Publisher’s description
What is XnView?
XnView is a proprietary image viewer program for Windows from Gougelet Pierre-e.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 22.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.52.7, released on September 23, 2026. 7 versions are listed since November 9, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 171 file types, including .pdf, .webp, .svg, .png and .jpg. Similar programs include ImageGlass, QuickLook and Weasis.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Opens 171 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: XnView is an image viewer tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is XnView 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:
741BCA33BE3B59B27ACE8FFBA13F7111854A36345647B3AF35A5A79539724FC9· 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 4 years · about 1.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.52.7Latest | September 23, 2026 | 22.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.52.6 | September 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.52.5 | March 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.52.2 | June 19, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.52.1 | March 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.51.1 | November 9, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.51.0 | November 9, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id XnSoft.XnView.Classic -escoop install extras/xnviewXnView_Classic-2.52.7-win-full.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gougelet Pierre-e
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.52.7
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 9, 2022
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 1.8
- Website
- xnview.com
- winget ID
- XnSoft.XnView.Classic
- Scoop package
- extras/xnview
File types it opens (171)
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Frequently asked questions
Is XnView free?
XnView 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 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 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 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does XnView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of XnView?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 9, 2022.
What are alternatives to XnView?
ImageGlass, QuickLook, Weasis, JPEGView and MSBuild Structured Log Viewer. The alternatives page compares them.
