ImageGlass README

The project's README from github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass. As one markdown file: README.md.

🖼️ ImageGlass

A Fast, Seamless Photo Viewer

ImageGlass is a fast, modern, open-source image viewer built for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Designed for speed and efficiency, it delivers a smooth, immersive viewing experience by combining high-performance rendering with powerful tools for both everyday users and designers. ImageGlass provides seamless, quick navigation across 90+ image formats, including WEBP, JXL, SVG, HEIC, AVIF, HDR, and raw images.


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ImageGlass 10

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[!Caution]

Security Alert: Fake Repositories and AI Threat Mitigation

Automated malicious campaigns are actively deploying AI tools to impersonate trusted software. They stand up fake GitHub profiles and Gists designed to trick users into downloading compromised packages.

  • Only use official channels: Always download ImageGlass directly from the (official website). Never download binaries from third-party mirrors, unverified GitHub forks, or standalone GitHub Gists.
  • Verify the repo source: The only authentic spaces for this project on GitHub are the official d2phap/ImageGlass repository and the ImageGlass Organization. Any other profile or fork promising 'portable patches', 'extended releases', or alternative mirrors is completely unauthorized and highly likely to contain malware.
  • Check the URL: Double-check your browser address bar to ensure you are not visiting a typosquatted domain.

Features

Primarily a photo viewer, ImageGlass offers a wide array of features geared toward image viewing, along with some focused editing capabilities. Here are some of the key features:

👉 Visit https://imageglass.org/docs/features to explore all features of ImageGlass.


System Requirements

Version 10

Version 9


Development

The develop branch contains the latest commits, while the prod branch holds the final stable release.

Version 10: Located in source folder

Version 9: Located in v9 folder


Roadmap

ImageGlass 2026 roadmap


This project needs your help!

If you find ImageGlass useful and would like to support its ongoing development, please consider making a donation or purchase Pro edition. Your support — whether financial or simply sharing ImageGlass with others — means the world to me. Every bit helps keep the project alive for everyone.

👉 Explore the ways to support at imageglass.org/donate.

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What is this?ImageGlass is a fast, open-source, cross-platform image viewer that supports 90+ formats, including WEBP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, JXL, and HEIC, for smooth browsing on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is this a photo viewer or a full image editor?It's primarily a lightweight, fast photo viewer, not a full editor like GIMP or Photoshop, though it includes focused editing tools like rotate, flip, crop, resize, color picker, and lossless compression.
How do I install ImageGlass?You download the build for your OS from the official ImageGlass website; version 10 targets Windows 10/11 (x64/arm64), macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon, and Linux Desktop with X11 (x64).
Do I need anything extra installed to run it?The older Windows-only version 9 optionally needs the WebView2 Runtime; version 10 has no such dependency mentioned.
Are there any security traps when downloading this?Yes — there's an active malicious campaign using fake GitHub profiles and Gists that impersonate ImageGlass to distribute malware, so only the official website or the real d2phap/ImageGlass repo should be trusted.
Does the macOS build work on Intel Macs?No, macOS support is limited to macOS 14 and later on Apple Silicon (arm64); Intel Macs aren't listed as supported.
Can I extend ImageGlass with plugins?Yes, it supports plugins and external tools via ImageGlass.SDK, plus custom action binding for the toolbar, mouse, and hotkeys.
What built-in editing tools does it ship with?Rotate, Flip, Crop, Resize, Color Picker, Frame Navigation, and lossless compression, plus an EXIF metadata viewer called ExifGlass.
Is ImageGlass completely free?The core app is free and open-source, but the project also offers a paid Pro edition and accepts donations to fund development.
What's the difference between version 9 and version 10?Version 9 is the Windows-only WinForms build living in the v9 folder, while version 10 uses Avalonia for cross-platform Windows/macOS/Linux support and is developed on the develop branch.
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