digiKam AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Viewers

The best Image Viewer alternative to digiKam is darktable, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to digiKam and loads of them are Image Viewers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Viewer alternatives to digiKam are XnView MP, PhotoPrism, qView and Gwenview.

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  1. darktable icon
     376 likes

    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    95 darktable alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. XnView MP icon
     414 likes

    Comprehensive photo management software for viewing, batch converting, editing and resizing images and creating thumbnail sheets.

    196 XnView MP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  3. PhotoPrism icon
     128 likes

    AI-powered, privacy-centered platform for managing, searching, and organizing photos with automatic tagging, face recognition, RAW support, advanced filters, geocoding, secure backups, Live Photo playback, and private server or cloud hosting options.

    151 PhotoPrism alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • Docker
    • Raspberry Pi
    • DigitalOcean
    • F-Droid
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  4. qView icon
     92 likes

    Fast and lightweight Qt-based image viewer with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Features include multiple format support, customizable interface, GIF playback, high-resolution display compatibility, and efficient navigation through keyboard shortcuts.

    131 qView alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • US flagUnited States
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  5. Gwenview icon
     101 likes

    Offers quick browsing and display of various image formats, basic editing tools like crop, rotate, lossless JPEG manipulation, folder browsing as thumbnails or slideshows, supports XCF, drag-and-drop, metadata viewing, KDE integration, and plugin extensions.

    107 Gwenview alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  6. Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detailed image preview, and sharing options.

    205 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. Shotwell icon
     190 likes

    Shotwell is an open source photo organizer designed for the GNOME desktop environment.

    120 Shotwell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Apple Photos icon
     63 likes

    Photos is a digital photograph manipulation application developed by Apple, intended to be less complex than its predecessor iPhoto .

    166 Apple Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Lap icon
     12 likes

    Lap is an open-source, local-first photo manager for browsing family albums, finding old photos quickly, and managing large personal media libraries offline. It is a privacy-focused alternative to cloud photo services: no forced upload, local AI search, folder-first workflow...

    65 Lap alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  10. gThumb icon
     108 likes

    gThumb is an image viewer and browser for the GNOME Desktop. It also includes an importer tool for transferring photos from cameras.

    133 gThumb alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flathub
    • US flagUnited States
    Adjust Colors
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  11. Adobe Bridge icon
     63 likes

    Advanced digital asset manager offering creative asset organization, metadata editing, and integration with Adobe products. Supports multiple formats, raw editing, and file export, allowing task simplification, collaboration, and creative project management.

    96 Adobe Bridge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  12. PhotoSort icon
     10 likes

    Desktop app for photo sorting on Windows & Mac, managing JPG+RAW files. Sort photos into folders using keys, providing easy navigation and clean interface without deletion, ensuring a focused experience with flexible viewing, safe storage, and no fluff.

    84 PhotoSort alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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