qView
MacLightweight, Fast Image Viewer for Mac
Overview
qView is a minimal, open-source image viewer built for quick, efficient image browsing on Mac. It supports a broad range of formats (PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, etc.) and offers core features like fullscreen mode, zoom/panning, slideshows, and keyboard shortcuts for seamless navigation. Lightweight and resource-efficient, it avoids bloat, making it faster than many default viewers. Its clean, uncluttered interface prioritizes image content over distractions, ideal for casual users and professionals needing a reliable tool to view images without unnecessary extras.
Key Features
- Supports wide range of image formats
- Lightweight & low resource usage
- Fullscreen viewing with zoom/pan
- Slideshow mode
- Keyboard shortcut navigation
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Open-source & ad-free
- ⊕ Fast load times
- ⊕ Clean, minimal interface
Cons
- ⊖ Lacks advanced editing tools
- ⊖ No cloud sync integration