An easy-to-use file manager that can handle over 500 file formats and enables you to edit images, preview videos and read text documents.
- XnView MP
- Version : 1.9.2
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Pierre E Gougelet
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XnView MP is a powerful, free (for personal use) image viewer, organizer, and batch converter available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s the modern version of the original XnView Classic, with improved performance, a sleek interface, and support for over 500 image formats.
🧭 What You Can Do with XnView MP
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🖼️ Image Viewing | View images in tabbed or full-screen mode with zoom and slideshow options |
| 🗂️ Photo Organization | Tag, rate, label, and categorize images |
| 🔄 Batch Conversion | Resize, rename, and convert multiple files at once |
| ✏️ Basic Editing | Crop, rotate, adjust brightness/contrast, filters, etc. |
| 🔍 Metadata Support | View and edit EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data |
| 📚 Format Support | Over 500 input and 70 output formats, including RAW |
| 📦 Archive Viewer | Browse images inside ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and CBR files |
🔹 Getting Started with XnView MP
1. ✅ Download and Install
- Official site: https://www.xnview.com/en/xnviewmp/
- Choose the version for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Install and launch the app.
🖼️ Basic Usage Overview
📁 Navigating Your Files
- Use the folder tree on the left to browse directories.
- Thumbnails of images appear in the browser panel.
- Select any image to see a preview or double-click to open in full Viewer mode.
🔧 Main Views
- Browser View: Browse, manage, and organize your image folders.
- Viewer Mode: Zoom, pan, and edit individual images.
- Compare Mode: Compare two or more images side-by-side.
✏️ Editing Tools
In Viewer Mode, you can:
- 🖼️ Crop, rotate, flip
- 🌈 Adjust color/brightness/contrast
- 🎨 Apply filters (blur, sharpen, grayscale)
- 📐 Resize or resample
- ✂️ Lossless JPEG transformations
🔁 Batch Processing (Powerful Feature)
Steps:
- Go to Tools > Batch Convert.
- Drag images or select files/folders.
- Click Add Action to:
- Convert format (e.g., PNG to JPG)
- Resize
- Rename
- Apply filters or watermarks
- Set the output folder and filename pattern.
- Click Go to process.
📝 Great for photographers who need to resize or rename hundreds of images quickly.
🗂️ Organize Photos
- Use Categories to tag and sort your images.
- Apply color labels or star ratings (like in Lightroom).
- Use the Catalog feature for faster access to indexed folders.
🔍 Metadata Tools
- Press
Ctrl+Ito view full EXIF/IPTC/XMP data. - Edit IPTC data for photo tagging (great for stock photographers).
📷 Import from Devices
- Use File > Import and Sort to copy photos from your camera or smartphone.
- Auto-rename and sort by date.
🖼️ Create Contact Sheets or Slideshows
- Go to Create > Contact Sheet or Create > Slideshow.
- Choose layout, image size, background, captions, and more.
⚙️ Useful Settings to Customize
Go to Tools > Settings to tweak:
- File associations
- Interface layout and theme
- Mouse/keyboard shortcuts
- Cache and preview performance
- Default external editor (e.g., Photoshop)
🆓 Free for Personal Use
- XnView MP is free for personal and educational use.
- Businesses need a license (affordable and one-time purchase).
✅ Best Use Cases
- Photographers organizing RAW and JPEG files
- Artists managing image collections
- Web developers converting and resizing assets
- Anyone replacing slow/bloated photo viewers