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DownloadIrfanView 4.73
Lightweight, free and feature-packed image viewer.
- Size
- 3.8 MB
- Platform
- Windows
- License
- Freeware
- SHA-256
- 433936d26b97057b16026ea6b6c2897e5941e38cd980e424172bc0d980242fd4
IrfanView 4.73
IrfanView is a lightweight and fast program developed to display, edit, and convert images on Windows. It offers compatibility with a wide variety of formats, making it a practical solution for both viewing and basic manipulation of graphic files. The software allows for simple editing tasks, such as resizing, cropping, adjusting colors, brightness, and contrast, as well as applying filters and effects. It is also possible to batch convert images, create custom slideshows, and add watermarks.
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- File type
- ZIP
- Architecture
- 64 bits
- Compatibility
- Windows
Installation help
What to do after downloading
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Identify the format
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Prepare your system
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A quick check helps prevent problems
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About the download process
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Can I install an older version?
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