Gwenview is an image viewer and editor developed as part of the KDE software collection. It provides a convenient environment for browsing photographs, inspecting graphics and performing common image operations without opening a full image editing application.
The program is closely integrated with KDE Plasma and uses the KDE Frameworks and Qt libraries. It offers a familiar interface for browsing directories and viewing images, while remaining sufficiently flexible for more demanding image management tasks.
Gwenview includes tools for image transformations and can work with files stored locally or accessed through KDE’s KIO framework. It is particularly suitable for users who want an image viewer that feels consistent with the rest of their KDE desktop.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Image browsing – navigate directories using file lists and thumbnail previews.
- Fullscreen viewing – display images without distracting interface elements.
- Slideshows – automatically display collections of images.
- Image transformations – rotate, mirror, flip, crop and resize pictures.
- Metadata display – inspect image properties and available embedded information.
- Zooming – adjust image magnification using keyboard and mouse controls.
- File management – copy, move, rename and delete images.
- Network integration – access remote files through supported KDE KIO services.
- Colour and transparency – display images with alpha channels and supported colour profiles.
- Image format support – open formats handled by the installed KDE image libraries and plugins.
- Keyboard shortcuts – customise and use shortcuts for navigation and common operations.
- Desktop integration – works with other KDE applications and services.
Website: invent.kde.org/graphics/gwenview
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Developer: Gwenview authors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Gwenview is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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