FastStone Image Viewer
View and compare your photos on Windows with FastStone Image Viewer.
Developer FastStone Corporation
Version 8.5 · Free for personal use · Windows
Looking for an alternative to FastStone Image Viewer?Compare IrfanView, XnView MP, nomacs, FastStone MaxView.Compare alternativesView and compare your photos on Windows with FastStone Image Viewer. You can create cutouts, change the size and perform simple color corrections. A fullscreen view helps you choose sharp and less successful photos from a series.
It's especially useful if you want to select and share quickly. With batch operations you prepare multiple photos at the same time. You can create a small version for shipping while saving the original separately.
Download FastStone Image Viewer
Downloads are available for Windows.
Select a photo series before shrinking
First look at sharpness and composition and then make the smaller copies before shipping. Choose a separate output folder for batch operation and check one result for size and compression. This will prevent your entire series from being processed at a wrong setting. Save originals separately, even if the small version looks good on your screen.
Compare FastStone Image Viewer with alternatives
Quick browsing, supported formats and batch actions are important for a large photomap. Compare whether the app only displays folders or builds its own catalog. When modifying metadata, please note whether data is stored in the files themselves or only in the app.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| FastStone Image ViewerYou are viewing this app | You will view photos, compare images and use basic operations and batch functions on Windows. You combine a viewer with additional photo tools. | WindowsFree for personal use |
| IrfanViewView this alternative | You open many image formats in a compact Windows viewer and can perform batch conversions. For certain formats you need the additional plug-ins. | WindowsFree for personal use |
| XnView MPView this alternative | You browse images and use comprehensive format support, metadata and batch tool. You can use a similar photoworkflow on multiple desktop platforms. | Windows, macOS, LinuxFree for personal use |
| nomacsView this alternative | You can view images in a light viewer with basic operations and metadata viewing. This is suitable if you want to access image files quickly. | Windows, LinuxOpen source |
| FastStone MaxViewView this alternative | You will view images in a compact Windows viewer with emphasis on direct viewing. You opt for separate files rather than extensive catalog management. | WindowsPaid |
Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.
Who is it for?
You can use FastStone for holiday photos, product images or a series of images you want to email. It is especially relevant if you evaluate a lot of files in succession. When used within a company, check the license terms; free private use does not automatically mean that every business bet is subject to the same conditions.
Getting started
First choose your best photos and then adjust to size and quality. Check a trial file on a full screen before running the whole series.
Privacy
You work with images on your own storage. When sharing, observe metadata such as recording date, camera data and GPS location. Check the executed file yourself, because you do not want to assume that all personal data has been deleted by a normal reduction. Treat photo folders of others with the same care as documents.
Good to know
For extensive installation with many layers another photo program is more suitable. Business use may require a license.
Please note
An open RAW photo is not automatically the same as a fully developed photo with all your camera corrections. Check colors and sharpness in the final output format. Save originals and avoid repeating save as JPEG when you want to edit a lot.
Advantages
- You combine viewing, comparison and batch editing.
- You can prepare a whole series of images for equal sizes.
- A visual selection helps you evaluate double or less successful shots focused.
Things to consider
- You need to monitor output settings and file transfer.
- For complex operations additional software is required.
- The user license requires attention when you use the program in business.
Download FastStone Image Viewer
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Provider’s website · www.faststone.org
Version history
8.5
You can view SVG files and run WebP images more easily.
What’s new?
- You can open SVG images.
- You can run and save WebP files with one click.
- When importing, you can start automatically and handle duplicate file names.
- You get improvements for the dark PDF view and clickable links.
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Our verdict
FastStone Image Viewer suits you if you want to view, compare and customize photos in groups. You can go beyond browsing, including format changes and simple image corrections. The added value is in finishing a photo selection. For complex compositions with many layers or a full RAW development workflow, you need to compare more focused specialized software.
For selection and preparation of photos to share, this task-oriented approach is useful. First determine which dimensions and quality the output needs and use a folder other than that with originals. If each photo requires a comprehensive individual correction, batch work becomes less important. Let the required operation determine whether this program is sufficient.
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