XnView MP 1.9.6 has been released as a versatile cross-platform image viewer that enables users to view, convert, organize, and edit various graphical and video files. This software is available for free to individuals, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, making it an attractive alternative to commercial image viewers like ACDSee.
One of XnView MP's key strengths is its extensive support for file formats, accommodating over 400 image types as well as various audio and video formats, and allowing users to write in 50 different image formats. The software also supports ICC profiles in JPEG, PNG, and TIFF files, enhancing color accuracy in image handling. Users can access important metadata such as IPTC, Exif, and XMP, although batch editing of IPTC metadata remains a desired feature that is not currently available. Additionally, the program lacks the ability to sort thumbnails by user-defined orders, which some users have noted as a limitation.
XnView MP includes powerful search capabilities for locating files with similar names or characteristics, and it features a histogram display for analyzing image data. Users can create scripts to perform batch operations such as conversion, manipulation, and renaming of images, streamlining their workflow. The software also provides various image editing tools for color adjustments, resizing, applying filters and effects, and includes popular features such as lossless JPEG manipulation. Users can create comprehensive slideshows and, with the full version, upload images to FTP sites or ImageShack and burn to CD or DVD (with Nero Burning ROM).
In summary, XnView MP 1.9.6 stands out as a robust image management tool with a plethora of features that cater to both casual users and professionals. Future updates could address current limitations, such as batch IPTC editing and customizable thumbnail sorting, to further enhance user experience. As the software continues to evolve, it remains a strong contender in the realm of image viewers, particularly for users seeking a free yet comprehensive solution
One of XnView MP's key strengths is its extensive support for file formats, accommodating over 400 image types as well as various audio and video formats, and allowing users to write in 50 different image formats. The software also supports ICC profiles in JPEG, PNG, and TIFF files, enhancing color accuracy in image handling. Users can access important metadata such as IPTC, Exif, and XMP, although batch editing of IPTC metadata remains a desired feature that is not currently available. Additionally, the program lacks the ability to sort thumbnails by user-defined orders, which some users have noted as a limitation.
XnView MP includes powerful search capabilities for locating files with similar names or characteristics, and it features a histogram display for analyzing image data. Users can create scripts to perform batch operations such as conversion, manipulation, and renaming of images, streamlining their workflow. The software also provides various image editing tools for color adjustments, resizing, applying filters and effects, and includes popular features such as lossless JPEG manipulation. Users can create comprehensive slideshows and, with the full version, upload images to FTP sites or ImageShack and burn to CD or DVD (with Nero Burning ROM).
In summary, XnView MP 1.9.6 stands out as a robust image management tool with a plethora of features that cater to both casual users and professionals. Future updates could address current limitations, such as batch IPTC editing and customizable thumbnail sorting, to further enhance user experience. As the software continues to evolve, it remains a strong contender in the realm of image viewers, particularly for users seeking a free yet comprehensive solution
XnView MP 1.9.6 released
XnView MP is a cross-platform image viewer used to view, convert, organize, and edit graphical & video files.
