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IrfanView
IrfanView · Wiener Neustadt, Austria
What it is
IrfanView is a compact Windows graphic viewer with tools for viewing, converting, and editing images. It supports batch conversion and processing, lossless JPG rotation and cropping, slideshow creation, scanning, printing, and screen capture. Editing options include painting tools, effects, watermarking, IPTC editing, and multipage TIFF editing. The maker describes support for many file formats, while plugins add options including AVIF, PDF, SVG, WebP, and camera RAW. Other plugins provide OCR, FTP transfer, video playback, Photoshop filters, and PDF support; some require additional software or files. A Shell Extension adds image operations to Windows Explorer and other file managers. The maker lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, with 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Private, non-commercial use is free, while commercial use requires purchasing a license. The listed single commercial license costs $18, paid once and is perpetual. The privacy policy states that the software does not collect or transmit personal data.
For and against
For
- Batch conversion and processing tools
- Lossless JPG rotation and cropping
- Plugins add RAW, OCR, and PDF support
- Privacy policy says personal data is not transmitted
Against
- Commercial use requires a purchased license
- Some plugins need extra software or files
- Windows only
The verdict
IrfanView combines image viewing with batch and editing utilities on Windows. Its free use is limited to private non-commercial contexts, and some added capabilities depend on plugins.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need image viewing alongside batch processing, conversion, and editing tools. Private non-commercial users can use the freeware option; commercial users need a license.
Plans and prices
Freeware for private, non-commercial use
Private, non-commercial use · Educational, charity, and humanitarian use
Read 20 Sep 2026 · irfanview.com
Commercial license
Perpetual license · Valid for 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Read 20 Sep 2026 · irfanview.com
Freeware
Private, non-commercial use · Free for educational, charity and humanitarian organizations
Read 3 Oct 2026 · irfanview.com
Single commercial license
For business or commercial use · Valid for 32-bit and 64-bit versions · Discounts for 11+ licenses
Read 3 Oct 2026 · irfanview.com
On the record
- Compatibility limit
- The maker lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, with 32-bit and 64-bit versions.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Download integrity
- The download page publishes SHA-256 checksums for listed IrfanView installer and ZIP files.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The feature list includes painting tools, effects, watermarking, IPTC editing, and multipage TIFF editing.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The maker describes support for many file formats and offers plugins for formats including AVIF, PDF, SVG, WebP, and camera RAW.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Image tools
- Features include image viewing, batch conversion and processing, lossless JPG rotation and cropping, slideshow creation, scanning, printing, and screen capture.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Licensing limit
- Companies and most state organizations need user or device licenses, and commercial use requires purchasing a license.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The software is owned by Irfan Skiljan, according to its license agreement.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- Plugins add capabilities such as OCR, FTP transfer, video playback, Photoshop filters, and PDF support; some require additional software or files.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy states that IrfanView software does not collect or transmit users’ personal data or information.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- IrfanView is a fast, compact graphic viewer for Windows designed to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites users to email bug reports and problems with supported formats, and provides a forum and FAQ.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Windows integration
- The IrfanView Shell Extension adds a context menu in Windows Explorer or other file managers for operations such as slideshow playback and image conversion.irfanview.com · read 3 Oct 2026
