12 Best Photo Viewers for Windows 10

• OS: Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit and Mac OS X® 10.13 or higher
• Price: $49.95 a year, $74.95 for a lifetime version

This is a fast, powerful photo viewing and image management software for Windows and Mac. Users can rely on the software to automatically scan images, making it possible to search via name, date, and location. As well as a useful photo viewing option it also comes packed with image editing features such as Artificially Intelligent enhancements for quick, intuitive changes to photo styles, and lots of helpful healing and selective adjustment tools to improve shots.

The software can automatically create albums using facial recognition to identify friends, family, and portrait clients. It’ll also categorize photos by location and allow users to share photos from within Photo Editor by synchronizing with Google Drive.

Key features:

• Photo organization
• Powerful image editing tools
• Categorization of geotagged photos

You can download the program by following the link below:

Download Movavi Photo Editor

A user-friendly interface sees this photo viewer adopting efficient computing tech for fast load times on any image. It supports a range of standard and professional imaging formats, including HEIC, PSD, CDR, and RAW, which is perfect if you need to switch between image editing software or have to open a file that’s been sent by someone else as it means extra proprietary (often costly) software isn’t required. It is the most expensive paid-for photo viewer in this rundown but the enhanced image file support and its ability to open PDF documents negate the requirement for additional software.

Key features:

• HEIC, PSD, and RAW support
• Doubles as a PDF reader
• Opens CorelDraw and other layers-based image file formats

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the Apowersoft Photo Viewer download page

This free image editing software supports almost all major image formats and is even compatible with camera RAW files. Possibly the best picture viewer for Windows 10, it includes a wide range of image editing features to make changes to images and is easy to navigate through file structures. One of the best features in FastStone Image Viewer is the ability to create a four-up image comparison view where all four images can be zoomed into and out of simultaneously or independently – crucial when trying to decide which shot from a series of images is the best, or to determine sharpness. Flicking to fullscreen is also quick with a double tap on the image selected with EXIF data and other rating options etc., displayed over the image by dragging the cursor to one of the four sides of the window.

Key features:

• Full set of image management tools
• Easy to navigate file structures
• Image comparison available

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the FastStone Image Viewer download page

IrfanView prides itself on being one of the smallest and most compact image viewing software available – making it ideal for those that have limited storage space on their PC. Full backwards compatibility means that users of Windows from anywhere between XP and the latest Windows 11 will be able to use it without a hitch. It also supports both 32 and 64 bit operating systems and is free for non-commercial use (with a small cost for commercial licenses). While the layout feels a little dated now, tools and features are still easily accessible and functions perfectly well as an image viewer with basic image corrections and edits.

Key features:

• Tiny install package
• Long list of supported image file types
• Slideshow support

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the IrfanView download page

A familiar user interface provides tabs for simple navigation between images when opening multiple files at once. It also includes an image resizer for users who need to make photos smaller for using on the web or to send via email. XnView has batch renaming and batch converting tools for faster file management on a series of similar images, or a set of photos from a particular date/time. It’s stated as the first Windows graphic viewer across the world with multiple animate GIF support, something which it still does well to this day.

Key features:

• Batch renaming and converting
• Duplicate image finding
• Image comparison feature

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the XnView download page

One of the best free photo viewers for Windows 10, this software is actually one of the most compatible across multiple operating systems so suits users who don’t need to stick to Windows but can also opt for Linux, Mac, and more. Gallery views make it simple to navigate throughout your image library making this a top photo viewer app for Windows machines. It’s studded with image manipulation tools and can open and handle RAW files and even layered PSD files for workflows involving Photoshop®.

Key features:

• Image manipulation tools
• RAW and PSD file support
• Huge compatibility across OS platforms

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the NoMacs download page

A simple image viewer available on almost any platform that supports the mobile operating systems Android and iOS, or any device suitable for web use, means it can be used by both mobile and desktop devices. Intelligent search options powered by artificial intelligence make it simple to search for events, landmarks, animals, or people without the requirement to keyword images during or even after import. Google Photos has a good suite of image editing tools to change brightness levels, color, and apply presets for quick editing. The app is also intrinsically linked to printing services for fast prints and photobooks delivered to your door.

Key features:

• Cross-device synchronization
• Lots of image editing tools
• Image sharing

You can access the photo viewer by following the link below:

Go to the Google Photos website

A fully-fledged image viewing software that also organizes files and doubles as an image editor, allowing for a swathe of image adjustments to be made. Convert and publish images to create greetings cards, calendars, and photo collages.

Key features:

• Publish images straight to social networks
• Auto-adjusting editing tools
• Picture quality restoration

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the Ashampoo Photo Commander download page

Powered by artificial intelligence machine learning technology this image viewer uses face-recognition tech to automatically analyze and tag photos of people. Fast searching and simple sharing options make it quick and easy to share with friends and family.

Key features:

• AI-powered face-recognition
• Intuitive user interface
• Fast image searches

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the Excire Foto download page

This free image viewer for PC comes directly from Microsoft and offers viewing for both photos and videos. Make edit adjustments, compare, or create albums to organize images and video, or even make movies from stills.

Key features:

• Image and video compatibility
• Make movies with sentimental images
• Reliable and fast to use

If you need to download the program, follow the link below:

Go to the Microsoft Photos’s Microsoft Store page

A nice and simple user interface makes this Windows photo viewer a suitable program for beginners. It has basic viewing functions and a minimalist layout for simple navigation. Over 70 image formats are supported for viewing, including professional types such as HEIC and RAW file formats. The new language packs and viewer themes make it fun and customizable.

Key features:

• Minimalist user interface
• New themes make it feel special
• More than 70 file formats

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the ImageGlass download page

Whilst quite a basic photo viewer, it processes images fast and supports various file formats and the key to its use is in the ability to view inside archive folders such as ZIP or RAR without the need to extract. Available as a free download, geolocation tagging also links through to Google Maps for viewing. It’s also compatible with Sound & Shot files.

Key features:

• Fast image viewing
• Able to view zipped archive folders without extraction
• Supports Sound & Shot files

You can download the program by following the link below:

Go to the Honeyview download page