Go to Help → About → Plugins – you’ll see a list of loaded plugins with versions.
Plugins can be categorized into several types, including: xnview plugins
By default, XnView supports over 500 file formats. However, the digital landscape is constantly evolving with new RAW formats from cameras, specialized medical imaging, and modern web formats like AVIF or WebP. Plugins provide: Go to Help → About → Plugins –
XnView plugins, ranging from format handlers to feature add-ons, significantly extend the capabilities of XnView Classic and MP, with the Complete/Extended package pre-loading most available tools. Users can install plugins by extracting .dll or .usr files into the designated /Plugins or /AddOn directories. For a guide to available extensions, visit the XnView Software forum discussion . Download "Full package" does not include all plugins Download "Full package" does not include all plugins
: Enables the viewing of vector-based files like .eps, .pdf, and .ai (requires Ghostscript). 2. Effect and Filter Plugins
Apply transformations or artistic effects. Most are built into XnView Classic but can be extended.
Without the plugin pack, XNView is still powerful. With the plugin pack, it becomes nearly omnipotent. Here is why you need them: