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qimgv vs swayimg
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| Fact | qimgv | swayimg |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 3.2k | 741 |
| Latest | v1.0.2 | v5.7 |
| Last push | 2026-01-19 | 2026-11-07 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 38 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace IrfanView. Alternatives to IrfanView →
PartialqimgvFast viewer with basic editing and video playback; no batch conversion or plugin set.
PartialswayimgImage viewer for Wayland compositors, with a gallery mode and no editing.
qimgv
- latest-dev2022-05-10qimgv-x64_v1.0.3-alpha-128-gaeccf866pre-release
- v1.0.22021-09-29Version 1.0.2
- v1.0.12021-09-26Version 1.0.1
- v1.0.02021-09-22Version 1.0.0
- v0.9.12020-05-04Version 0.9.1
swayimg
- v5.72026-10-24Added support for Krita's file format (.kra);
- v5.62026-09-05Added video file support: preview in storyboard;
- v5.52026-07-26imagelist: Fixed incorrect order on startup
- v5.42026-06-21Restored support for 32-bit architectures.
- v5.32026-06-18Added support for JPEG2000 and X BitMap image formats;
qimgv
unsigned The latest release, v1.0.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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swayimg
✓ signed The latest release, v5.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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