You copy a folder of camera files, some HEIC shots from a phone and a few PSD exports to your PC, and the default Windows viewer opens only half of them. XnView MP is a free viewer, photo manager and image resizer from developer Pierre-e Gougelet that aims to open all of it. This page covers version 1.12.2.0, released on October 12, 2026.
Installing the 65.9 MB package and opening your first folder
The installer is 65.9 MB and is downloaded from download.xnview.com, the publisher's own server. Its package ID, XnSoft.XnViewMP, is handy if you want to match it against a package manager entry.
Viewing and photo management are its two jobs, so expect to point it at a folder of pictures and browse from there.
Format coverage from JPEG-XL to CR2 and PDF
Format support is the main point. XnView MP handles JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, WEBP, PSD, JPEG2000, JPEG-XL, OpenEXR, HEIF, HEIC, AVIF, PDF, DNG and CR2, plus camera RAW in general.
That list mixes web formats, phone formats and photographer formats in one tool. It also resizes images, so basic size changes sit alongside viewing.
When Honeyview, ImageGlass, FastStone or nomacs fit better
Four alternatives are Honeyview, ImageGlass, FastStone Image Viewer and nomacs. If you only want a quick viewer and have no use for photo management, one of these may suit you better. Test the one that matches your habits.
XnView MP makes more sense when you handle mixed formats and want one program that also organizes files. The licence is proprietary, so anyone who requires open-source software should look elsewhere.
What's new in 1.12.2.0
Version 1.12.2.0 was released on October 12, 2026.
XnView MP pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Opens JPEG-XL, HEIC, AVIF, PSD, PDF and camera RAW formats
- Combines viewer, photo management and resizer
- Downloads from the official server download.xnview.com
Cons
- Proprietary licence, not open source
- Proprietary licence, so it is not open source
- The 65.9 MB size is larger than a minimal viewer would need
Is XnView MP safe?
XnView MP is made by Pierre-e Gougelet, whose site is xnview.com, and it ships under a proprietary license even though the price is zero. The installer is the 65.9 MB build of version 1.12.2.0, so you can compare the size you receive against that figure. If you want extra assurance, scan the file with your own security tool before running it.
How to install XnView MP
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start XnView MP from the Start menu.
