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F-Spot Alternatives

F-Spot is described as 'Personal photo management application for the GNOME desktop environment. F-Spot is based on MONO' and is a popular app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to F-Spot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is IrfanView. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try digiKam or darktable. Other great apps like F-Spot are XnView MP, Adobe Lightroom, XnView and qView.

F-Spot alternatives are mainly Image Viewers but may also be Photo Managers or Raw Photo Editorss. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of F-Spot.
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  • Free • Open Source
  • Linux

Personal photo management application for the GNOME desktop environment. F-Spot is based on MONO

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  1. IrfanView icon

    IrfanView

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    125 alternatives to IrfanView 

    Fast and compact image viewer/converter trying to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals. Many supported file formats and features. Features included: multi-language support, Thumbnail option, Painting, slideshow, toolbar skins, fast directory browsing, batch...

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    1.  LightweightIrfanView consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  PortableIrfanView can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Command line interfaceIrfanView either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsIrfanView can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    5.  Batch Rename FilesIrfanView supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
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    No hierarchical tags, no image versioning

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    Solid, few issues, opens almost anything thrown at it. Been using for for more than 10 years.

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  2. XnView MP icon

    XnView MP

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    125 alternatives to XnView MP 

    XnViewMP is a free software to view, organise, convert graphics and photos files or to create slide show, contact sheet, HTML pages.

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    1.  Batch EditingXnView MP allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
    2.  PortableXnView MP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Batch Rename FilesXnView MP supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
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  4. digiKam icon

    digiKam

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    • Qt
    79 alternatives to digiKam 

    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management application which makes importing and organizing digital photos a "snap". The photos are organized in albums which can be sorted chronologically, by folder layout or by custom collections.

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    1.  Facial RecognitiondigiKam can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
    2.  File TaggingdigiKam can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
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    Sqlite database, hierarchical tags

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    darktable

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    54 alternatives to darktable 

    darktable is a virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers: it manages your digital negatives in a database and lets you view them through a zoomable lighttable. it also enables you to develop raw images and enhance them.

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    1.  No Coding Requireddarktable can be used without an coding or programming skills.
    2.  Non Destructive Editingdarktable allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
    3.  Support for scriptingdarktable supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
    4.  Command line interfacedarktable either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
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    Darktable’s darkroom mode with an image opened
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    Adobe Lightroom

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    105 alternatives to Adobe Lightroom 

    Create incredible photos anywhere with all-new Lightroom CC and 1 TB of cloud storage. Get powerful editing features on any device in a new, easy-to-use interface.

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    1.  Batch EditingAdobe Lightroom allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
    2.  Facial RecognitionAdobe Lightroom can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
    3.  Non Destructive EditingAdobe Lightroom allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Lightroom can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    5.  File TaggingAdobe Lightroom can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
    6.  Ad-freeAdobe Lightroom doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    7.  Batch Rename FilesAdobe Lightroom supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
    8.  Works OfflineAdobe Lightroom can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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    XnView

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    127 alternatives to XnView 

    XnView is a utility for viewing and converting graphic files. XnView is provided as FREEWARE for private non-commercial or educational use (including non-profit organization).

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    1.  Batch Rename FilesXnView supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
    2.  Built-in viewerXnView shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
    3.  PortableXnView can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    qView

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    80 alternatives to qView 

    qView is a Qt-based image viewer designed to be practical and minimal, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux

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    1.  LightweightqView consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  PortableqView can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Ad-freeqView doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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  10. Gwenview icon

    Gwenview

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    • Linux
    • KDE
    72 alternatives to Gwenview 

    Gwenview is an image viewer for KDE. It can load and save all image formats supported by KDE, but Gwenview can also browse GIMP files (*.xcf). Gwenview does not try to replace your favorite image editor, so it only features the most simple image manipulations: rotation and...

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    1.  LightweightGwenview consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Ad-freeGwenview doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    3.  PortableGwenview can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    gThumb

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    • Linux
    • GNOME
    107 alternatives to gThumb 

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

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    Shotwell

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    • Linux
    85 alternatives to Shotwell 

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

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    1.  File TaggingShotwell can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
    2.  LightweightShotwell consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    3.  Privacy focusedShotwell is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    4.  Ad-freeShotwell doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    5.  Facial RecognitionShotwell can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
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