qimgv – fast, configurable image viewer with video playback

qimgv is a fast, configurable image viewer built with Qt. It aims to provide straightforward image browsing while keeping the interface uncluttered. Most controls remain hidden until needed, leaving the image as the main focus of the application.

The software combines quick navigation with thumbnail browsing, basic image editing and flexible keyboard shortcuts. Its interface can be adjusted for different workflows, whether the user wants to inspect a handful of pictures or work through a large directory of images.

qimgv also integrates with external tools. Users can launch custom commands and scripts against selected images, while optional libmpv integration provides video playback alongside still-image viewing.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Minimal interface – hides unnecessary controls while images are being viewed.
• Thumbnail browsing – provides a configurable thumbnail panel and directory view.
• Image editing – crop, rotate, flip and resize pictures.
• Keyboard shortcuts – customise commands for navigation and image operations.
• Mouse controls – configure zooming, scrolling and other interactions.
• Image preloading – loads neighbouring images for smoother navigation.
• Video playback – optional libmpv integration enables playback of supported video files.
• Script integration – execute shell commands or external programs on selected images.
• File management – copy, move and organise pictures from within the viewer.
• Zoom controls – provides configurable zoom increments and scaling algorithms.
• Sorting – change the ordering of images while browsing.
• RAW support – optional integration with additional image decoding plugins.
• Fullscreen mode – display images without surrounding interface elements.
• High-DPI support – adapts to high-resolution desktop displays.

Website: github.com/easymodo/qimgv
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Developer: easymodo
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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