A fast, open-source image viewer for Windows, macOS and Linux that opens 90+ formats including WEBP, JXL, SVG, HEIC and AVIF.
14.7K758C#OtherUpdated 17 hours ago
2 alternatives
Best open-source alternatives to Windows Photos (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Windows Photos? These 2 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| d2phap/ImageGlass | ★ 14.7K | Other | 17 hours ago |
| jark006/JarkViewer | ★ 1.3K | GPL-3.0 | 5 days ago |
A minimalist, fast Windows image viewer that opens AVIF, HEIC, JPEG XL, RAW, animated and Live Photos, with a built-in video and audio player.
1.3K52C++GPL-3.0Updated 5 days ago
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Windows Photos?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Windows Photos on Repolode are ImageGlass, JarkViewer.
- Which Windows Photos alternative should I choose?
- ImageGlass has the most GitHub stars and is released under Other. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.