IrfanView: The 5 best alternatives
In IrfanView you view images with all possible file formats. In this practical tip we will show you the 5 best alternatives to this program.
Photoscape: Free alternative to IrfanView
Photoscape get free for Windows and also for Mac.
- The image viewing program gives you the opportunity to edit your images with many different editing tools.
- The program also includes an automatic GIF animator.
- However, Photoscape is not available in German.
- Browse through your photo collection with ease. With just one click you can switch to the editor to edit the images.
- You can rotate, sharpen, contrast, and crop the images. With further effects you continue to change the photos.
FastStone Image Viewer: Good and clear image viewer
The FastStone Image Viewer is available free of charge for Windows.
- The image viewing software is compatible with Windows 7-10, Vista, XP, 2000, Me and 98.
- With the program you can easily edit your photos. Or you can only use it as a quick and uncomplicated picture viewer.
- RAW formats are also supported.
- The images are saved in folders that you name and create yourself.
- The following options for image processing are available: shadows, outlines, picture frames and texts.
XnView: Free graphic viewer and converter
XnView is available free of charge for Windows and Mac.
- The program supports almost every image format. You can also convert image formats, resize and add effects.
- With XnView you can view all your photos and edit them with included editing tools.
- Larger photo collections can also be easily managed with folders and thumbnails.
ACDSee Pro: An IrfanView alternative for professionals
ACDSee Pro is available with a free demo for Windows. The full version of the program is available for 57.95 euros.
- The software offers image management with many functions.
- Tools for image editing are also integrated.
- However, the program is designed for professional use.
InViewer: The media player also for pictures
The InViewer is available free of charge for Windows.
- With the program you can also play audio and video formats.
- The software appears very orderly and is also easy to understand.
- All major audio and video formats are supported.
- The program is very quick. Videos start directly and the import of music and images is also quick.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to use the old photo display in Windows 10.