Introduction to BlueCanvas tools · 014 image viewerfree programWindows
Use ImgView to flip through photos in folders and compressed files without unzipping them.
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Is there a free program that lets you easily flip through photos in a folder or compressed file?
ImgView is a free Windows image viewer that focuses solely on images. When you open a photo, the same folders are connected and you can use the arrow keys to scroll through them, and you can view the images inside without having to unzip ZIP, 7z, or RAR compressed files. You can also change the format and size of multiple sheets and save them at once.
Key takeaways
BlueCanvas ImgViewis a free Windows image viewer that focuses solely on images. When you open a photo, the same folders are connected so you can scroll through them with the arrow keys.
You can view the images contained in ZIP, 7z, and RAR compressed files right away without having to unzip them, and change the format and size of multiple images at once.
There are no ads or embedded programs, and it runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11.
Scene shown in the video
The video begins with the question, “Does it have to be heavy to open a photo?” The answer is ImgView, a lightweight free viewer that focuses only on images.
scene in the video
What to do
Flip through folders
When you open a photo, the same folder continues and you use the arrow keys to scroll through it.
View compressed files directly
View images inside ZIP, 7z, RAR without unzipping them
Batch conversion
Change and save the format and size of multiple sheets at once
keyboard operation
Rotate with the R key and press the W key to move vertically like a webtoon.
In the last scene, we inform you that it is completely free without ads or embedded programs, and that it is 64-bit for Windows 10 and 11, and the conditions for .NET 8 Desktop Runtime are provided.
In what situations do you use it?
Viewing photos is simple, but if there are a lot of photos in a folder or photos received as compressed files, opening them one by one becomes cumbersome.
When scrolling through photos accumulated in a folder using the arrow keys
When first looking through photos or scans received in a compressed file without unpacking them
When you need to change the format or size of multiple sheets at once and save them
When reading long images, such as webtoons, vertically without interruption
How to get started
In the PROGRAM menu of BlueCanvas website, IMAGE VIEWER You can go to the introduction page. The installation file can be downloaded from the introduction page.
receive: Get the installation file for Windows from the introduction page.
Runtime check: When prompted the first time, install .NET 8 Desktop Runtime.
opening: When you open a photo, the same folder continues, so use the arrow keys to scroll through it.
write more: Press the R key to rotate, or the W key to continue viewing like a webtoon.
How to use and environment
Basic formats like JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF will open right away. WebP, HEIC, AVIF, and RAW are not introduced as basic support because they may require Windows codec expansion packs.
Because this is an installation file without code signing, Windows SmartScreen prompts may appear. It is installed in the current user account without administrator privileges, operates only locally, and does not collect personal information.
Full video subtitles (6 scenes)
I open a photo.
Does it really have to be heavy to open a photo? Introducing BlueCanvas ImgView, a lightweight free viewer that focuses only on images.
Move the folder with the arrow keys
When you open a photo, the same folder follows. You can scroll through it with the arrow keys.
Image in compressed file
You can leave the compression as is. You can also directly flip through images in ZIP, 7z, and RAR.
Convert in one go
Change and save the format and size of multiple sheets at once.
R and W keys
Rotate with the R key, and press the W key to move it vertically like a webtoon.
Completely free and downloadable
It's completely free, with no ads or embedded programs. You can get it from the introduction page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ImgView really free? Are there any ads?
yes. The introductory page says it's completely free and has no ads, tracking, or tying. No other programs are inserted into the installation process.
Can I view it without unzipping the compressed file?
yes. You can view images in ZIP, CBZ, 7z, CB7, RAR, and CBR in order without decompressing them.
Can formats like WebP, HEIC, and AVIF be opened?
It says that if you install the free codec expansion pack from the Microsoft Store, it will open without any settings. JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF open without expansion packs, so newer formats may require expansion packs.
When installing, I get a message saying .NET cannot be found.
ImgView runs on top of the .NET 8 desktop runtime. It can be run by installing the .NET Desktop Runtime 8.x 64-bit version from the link in the guidance window or Microsoft's official page.
Please open the following photos with ImgView
BlueCanvas ImgView is a free image viewer without advertisements or embedded programs. Runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 and requires .NET 8 Desktop Runtime.
