When a folder mixes camera photos, screenshots, and graphics in different formats, XnView Classic can display them in one image browser. It also includes tools for capturing images and converting files in batches.
How does image browsing work?
XnView Classic combines a folder browser with image viewing, so you can browse a collection and open files without switching to a separate viewer. It handles common formats such as JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, and WebP, along with camera RAW formats and others.
For JPEGs, the program can rotate and crop images without recompressing them. PNG transparency and animated PNG are supported, and multi-page TIFF files can be browsed page by page.
How can you convert a group of images?
The batch converter processes multiple files together. Choose output formats such as JPEG or PNG for supported input types, and use batch conversion for tasks such as exporting a folder of images. Resize options are also available for preparing images at different dimensions.
- WebP files can be viewed and exported with a quality setting.
- PNG files can be batch-converted to JPEG, WebP, or AVIF.
- Camera RAW images can be exported to JPEG or TIFF.
What image tools are included?
Alongside viewing and conversion, XnView Classic includes screen capture, color adjustment, cropping, and image resizing. Metadata tools cover IPTC and XMP, while JPEG EXIF/IPTC information can be edited.
Pros
- Opens formats including JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, WebP, and camera RAW
- Batch-converts images and can resize or crop them
- Includes screen capture and IPTC/XMP metadata editing
Cons
- PDF-to-JPG conversion requires a third-party component
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can XnView Classic open camera RAW files?
Yes. It supports camera RAW formats, including examples such as Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, and Sony ARW.
Can it convert several images in one operation?
Yes. Its batch converter can process multiple images, including format conversion and resizing.
Does it convert PDF files to JPG by itself?
PDF-to-JPG conversion requires a third-party component.