--- title: IrfanView Reviews meta\_title: 'IrfanView Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 51 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how IrfanView works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.6 review\_count: 51 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: CAD url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad --- # IrfanView Reviews & Product Details IrfanView seeks to create unique, new and interesting features, unlike some other graphic viewers, whose whole "creativity" is based on feature cloning, stealing of ideas and whole dialogs from ACDSee and/or IrfanView! (for example: XnView has been stealing/cloning features and whole dialogs from IrfanView, for 10+ years). * * * Seller [IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/sellers/irfanview) Discussions [IrfanView Community](https://www.g2.com/products/irfanview/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/irfanview/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Onshape](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Onshape") Onshape 4.7/5(725) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) [ ![Autodesk Fusion](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Autodesk Fusion") Autodesk Fusion 4.5/5(520) ](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) [ ![SOLIDWORKS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SOLIDWORKS") SOLIDWORKS 4.5/5(646) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/irfanview/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 51 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Peter Nohe A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Peter Nohe A.") PA Peter Nohe A. Corporate Sales Account Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/15/2019 "converter and image viewer from raw to jpg" 4.5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? is an excellent application that is downloaded into the operating system of your computer in order to make visualizations of the images of your preference, in order to perform the conversion of the raw file that is an original image as it is saved from the camera and we converted it into jpg for digital use in the computer and different systems of image editions and as Sales Manager at JW Marriott International I tend to use this application for the editions of images to later use it on the web and thus offer the services of the hotel Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? nothing disgusts me prepared enough support needed for editing and conversion of raw images to jpg Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering IrfanView: Do not look any more for those software that make conversions from the raw format to jpg. This software is ideal for use in your office. The best thing is that the conversion is done quickly, you can edit images and perform the saving without any problem. use as an image viewer I recommend it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? The problems that have solved the conversion of the image under the raw format to jpg by others what is the edition of the software with the same application, most of the photographs that are displayed on the Internet to capture the attention of customers They are compatible with the digital camera originally, when connecting it to the computer and downloading the images we find that it is in a format that most editors are not compatible with in most cases. hotel jw marriott international I feel satisfied with the use of this software is incredible Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Airlines/Aviation](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Airlines/Aviation") CA Verified User in Airlines/Aviation Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/29/2020 "Easiest program since I graduated from UNI!" 4.5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? Easy GUI. Works with shortcuts No spam Filter options Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? It does not remember your settings, e.g. colour settings from the prior session. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? Making screendumps, adapting and sharing them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Jeff S. W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jeff S. W.") JW Jeff S. W. Documentation Specialist (Contract) Executive Office Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/20/2019 "Default Lightweight Image Editor for Nearly A Decade" 5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? Irfanview works with every kind of file extension I have ever tried it with, and many that I never thought to try it with until alternative applications failed me. It's so lightweight and fast that I never hesitate to engage it even when my CPU is groaning under the weight of profligate processor demands. The tools it offers, at least the ones I use, are close to the surface (vs buried under subordinate menus) and straightforward. It has many powerful functions which allow really deep-reaching editing to be done, at least the kind of editing I do many times a week-- taking images that are completely (structurally) unsuited to the application to which I intend to put them, and torturing them until, docile and compliant, they suit admirably. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? The program, as I have it set up, often resizes windows according to some arcane algorithm that I cannot identify or defeat. There are numerous settings/preferences, a large percentage of which I do not understand at all, which may well solve this minor inconvenience. But so far I've never stumbled upon the right combination of checkboxes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering IrfanView: There's no downside: download Irfanview and try it out. Not sure if it's for those looking for a toy, but if you're looking for fast, lightweight functionality, it's a contender to be your go-to, too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? Resizing images and canvases is a regular function I utilize. I often crop to selection and superimpose simple diagram elements via the Paint toolbar. Frequently I locate an image in an unusuable format and use Irfanview to resave it into a png or jpg (or one of very many other options.) Irfanview 'solves' my need to instantly take an image from unwanted form to wanted form, without fuss or muss. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Alice J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alice J.") AJ Alice J. Executive Assistant Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/4/2019 "Accelerate file viewing" 4.5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? IrfanView offers a much more complete photo viewer than originally offered by Windows, providing many more editing tools and improving access to images. It is associated with a large number of image extensions, including videos, in which we can add more features thanks to the plugin support that the software brings. IrfanView also allows you to add shapes and colors to images and convert them into different formats under the quality standards we choose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? IrfanView has a somewhat outdated interface. However, the intention of IrfanView is to give the software faster by focusing more on image viewing. IrfanView also has a large number of functions, however it is not easy to find the function we are looking for, since the amount of options is overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering IrfanView: I recommend it to replace the default image and video viewers. IrfanView offers higher performance and offers lower delays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? IrfanVIew has allowed me to optimize my computer much more, since I can access my files more quickly and I can know its location more easily. It does not overload my computer and after some time I have managed to understand its operation more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Edith D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Edith D.") ED Edith D. IT Support Specialist Law Practice Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/23/2019 "A very light image viewer" 5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? It is a very good solution to replace the slow and boring Windows image viewer. IrfanView offers a much greater fluidity when it comes to moving between images and displaying it on the screen. It also offers a set of interesting editing tools and the ability to watch videos. I can associate IrfanView to any image or video extension that interests me. The software allows me to open a browser to view and locate images quickly. It also offers the possibility of adding PlugIns and other tools such as a batch to rename files, an OCR application and a screen image capturer. In the end IrfanView reduces the loading time for viewing multimedia files without losing quality and makes it very interesting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? IrfanView has an excess of options that make learning difficult. It is a program that offers basic functions but also some very difficult to understand for a beginner user. The excess of options and its disorder can make it difficult to get the ones that interest me. Its interface is a bit dated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering IrfanView: I recommend installing this program, since it greatly reduces the loading of images. It is quite recommended to use not only in low-end computers, but in high-end computers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? I have used IrfanView as a default photo viewer on my computer. I have become accustomed to its interface and the advantages that this visualizer offers me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Raman G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Raman G.") RG Raman G. Technical Team Lead Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/15/2019 "Best image creation/Editing software..!!!" 4.5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? Image editing, playing audio and video files. one of the best image editing software i have ever came across and enjoy the audio content as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? There is nothing as such which is not relevant or no appropriate. I really liked the software alot..!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering IrfanView: Highly recommended for people who are looking for image viewer and editor. I mostly use for Image creation and playing some audio and video files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? I have a lot of activities related to image development and editing as per the commerical requirement and this software provides all the necessary tools to achieve my motive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Telecommunications](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Telecommunications") UT Verified User in Telecommunications Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/11/2019 "Fast and innovative image viewer" 4/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? Fast and small with very low system resources to organize multiple photos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? requires paid registration for commercial use so we cannot have everything we want on there Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? no problems encountered at the moment. very easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite PM Paola M. Paola Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/13/2019 "Good to see preview of images" 2/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? The best thing is that the program is freeware, it allows you to easily view and edit images Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? the defect is usability, you have to look well between the curtains to find the desired command Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering IrfanView: you need to be patient Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? I solved the problem of being able to open the images on the PC, without having to buy a paid program Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 9/16/2019 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Medical Practice](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Medical Practice") UM Verified User in Medical Practice Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/17/2019 "Great software to handle images" 5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? It plays very nice with pretty much any kind of image files Tiny in terms of the system resources it uses which is exceptional Batch processing utility and fast renaming and conversion of multiple files Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? Customer support is not helpful Delayed responses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? image editor and converter program image viewer playing video and audio files image creation and painting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 10/21/2019 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Medical Practice](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Medical Practice") AM Verified User in Medical Practice Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/11/2019 "The King of handling images" 5/5 What do you like best about IrfanView? exceptionally tiny in terms of the system resources it uses It plays nicely with pretty much any kind of image file batch processing utility for fast renaming and conversion of multiple files Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IrfanView? weak customer support for technical problems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IrfanView solving and how is that benefiting you? image viewer, editor and converter program play video and audio files image creation and painting capabilitieS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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