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PhotoQt
What it is
PhotoQt is a free, open-source image viewer for Linux and Windows, released under the GPL version 2 or later. It supports more than 140 image formats, including RAW, and displays Exif, IPTC, and XMP information with face display and tagging. Slideshow options include background music and random ordering, while touchscreen users can use gestures such as pinch-to-zoom. The viewer handles photo spheres, 360-degree panoramas, motion photos, micro videos, and Apple Live Photos. It can show image GPS locations on embedded or interactive maps, and supports embedded color profiles as well as imported custom profiles. PhotoQt also supports Chromecast and direct uploads to Imgur. Extensions can expand its capabilities, and some packages include extensions automatically. Image adjustments are limited to zooming, rotating, and mirroring, and apply only during the current session. Downloads are available through Linux distribution repositories, a Windows installer, and Flatpak; the project also provides source-build instructions. Feedback can be submitted through GitLab issues, and translations are accepted through Crowdin.
For and against
For
- Supports more than 140 image formats, including RAW.
- Displays Exif, IPTC, and XMP metadata.
- Handles 360-degree panoramas and Apple Live Photos.
- Available free under GPL version 2 or later.
Against
- Image adjustments last only for the current session.
- Editing is limited to zooming, rotating, and mirroring.
The verdict
PhotoQt offers extensive format and metadata support alongside slideshow, map, and panorama viewing features. Its image adjustments are basic and do not persist beyond the session.
Who it suits
PhotoQt suits Linux and Windows users looking for a free image viewer with broad format support, metadata display, and panorama features. It may also fit touchscreen users and people who want to view image locations or color profiles.
Plans and prices
PhotoQt
Free and open-source image viewer
Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Color profiles
- PhotoQt supports embedded color profiles and importing custom profiles.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- PhotoQt is available through Linux distribution repositories and offers installation options including a Windows installer and Flatpak.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Editing limits
- Zooming, rotating, and mirroring are basic image manipulation features that apply per session only.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Extensions can be installed to expand PhotoQt’s capabilities, and some packages include them automatically.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Image formats
- PhotoQt supports more than 140 image formats.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- PhotoQt supports Chromecast and can upload images directly to Imgur.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- License
- PhotoQt is released under the GPL version 2 or later.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Maps and location
- PhotoQt can show image GPS locations on embedded or interactive maps.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Metadata and slideshows
- PhotoQt displays Exif, IPTC, and XMP information, including face display and tagging, and offers slideshows with background music and random ordering.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Panoramas and motion photos
- PhotoQt supports photo spheres, 360-degree panoramas, motion photos, micro videos, and Apple Live Photos.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PhotoQt is a free, open-source image viewer based on Qt/QML.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Source build
- The project provides instructions for building PhotoQt from source.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support and contributions
- The project invites feedback through GitLab issues and accepts translations through Crowdin.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Touch controls
- PhotoQt supports touchscreens, including pinch-to-zoom and touch gestures.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
