IrfanView
- Developer Irfan Skiljan
- Platforms Desktop
- Operating Systems Windows
- Supported formats 53
- Rating
IrfanView supports 53 different file extensions and has the ability to open, modify and convert them to alternative formats. The table presents details about the program’s capabilities and compatible file extensions.
IrfanView is a versatile tool supporting multiple file extensions, ideal for everyday tasks. With it, access files in JPG, GIF, PNG and numerous other formats seamlessly.
IrfanView allows converting files from one format to another, simplifying file sharing.
Visit the official Irfan Skiljan developer website to get the latest version of IrfanView.
IrfanView supported file formats
- File Extension 00_PNG_SRZ
- File Extension B3D
- File Extension BM2
- File Extension BMP
- File Extension BWC
- File Extension CDR
- File Extension CGM
- File Extension DCM
- File Extension DIB
- File Extension DJVU
- File Extension DNG
- File Extension ECW
- File Extension EMF
- File Extension FPIX
- File Extension FPX
- File Extension FRDAT
- File Extension GIF
- File Extension GIFF
- File Extension GIF_160X120
- File Extension GIF~C200
- File Extension IGO
- File Extension IW44
- File Extension JP2
- File Extension JPC
- File Extension JPF
- File Extension JPG
- File Extension JPG-LARGE
- File Extension JPG-ORIGINAL
- File Extension JPGE
- File Extension JPM
- File Extension KDC
- File Extension LWF
- File Extension OPLC
- File Extension PBM
- File Extension PCD
- File Extension PCT
- File Extension PCX
- File Extension PGM
- File Extension PGMB
- File Extension PICTCLIPPING
- File Extension PNG
- File Extension PPM
- File Extension RAW
- File Extension RW2
- File Extension RWL
- File Extension SUN
- File Extension TGA
- File Extension WEBP
- File Extension WMF
- File Extension WPG
- File Extension XIF
- File Extension XPM
- File Extension YUV
Convert files using IrfanView
- JPG-LARGE to GIF
- JPG to EMF
- PNG to JPG
- DCM to PNG
- JPG-LARGE to BMP
- GIF to PNG
- EMF to WMF
- ECW to PNG
- EMF to BMP
- JP2 to JPG
- GIF to JPG
- BMP to WMF
- ECW to JPG
- WMF to EMF
- ECW to BMP
- DCM to JPG
- JPG to GIF
- BMP to ECW
- EMF to PNG
- ECW to JP2
- PNG to GIF
- JPG to PNG
- BMP to GIF
- JPG-LARGE to PNG
- PNG to WMF
- JPG to ECW
- PNG to ECW
- WMF to BMP
- JP2 to PNG
- BMP to PNG
- JPG to WMF
- JPG to BMP
- WMF to PNG
- EMF to JPG
- BMP to JP2
- PNG to BMP
- DCM to BMP
- GIF to BMP
- PNG to EMF
- PNG to JP2
- WMF to JPG
- JPG to JP2
- BMP to JPG
- DCM to JP2
- BMP to EMF
- JP2 to BMP
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Effective Solutions for IrfanView Problems
How can I make IrfanView the default program to open files?
Change a default app in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
- From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select IrfanView as your desired application;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening files.
Change Default Program on Mac
- Initiate a right click or use Control + left click on the desired file to open a menu where you can select various actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
- Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for IrfanView. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
Why does IrfanView quit or crash unexpectedly?
The likely cause of IrfanView crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for developer products.
A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.