XnView MP vs File Viewer Plus

XnView MP8.2Visit File Viewer Plus6.9Visit

Higher score XnView MP #2 in File Viewer Software 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from €29 Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit XnView MP

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File Viewer Plus #7 in File Viewer Software 6.9/10 From €22/user/yr · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Try File Viewer Plus

• XnView MP fits best

  Cross-platform image-heavy workflows

• File Viewer Plus fits best

  Windows users needing viewing and conversion

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Side by side

Feature	XnView MP 8.2/10 Visit ↗	File Viewer Plus 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	6.9
Ranking	#2 in File Viewer Software	#7 in File Viewer Software
Best for	Cross-platform image-heavy workflows	Windows users needing viewing and conversion
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features XnView MP 0/4 · File Viewer Plus 4/4
Archive preview	Not published	✓ (best)
Office file preview	Not published	✓ (best)
Code file preview	Not published	✓ (best)
In-file search	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Listed formats	Not published	Not published
Primary access	Not published	Desktop
Maximum file size	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Views more than 500 image formats, including camera RAW Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux Combines comparison, catalog search, metadata, and batch tools	Supports 400+ formats across documents, media, archives, code, and more Batch-converts folders and inspects metadata, headers, and raw hex content Offers annual, one-time, and volume licensing options
Cons	Commercial company use requires a paid license Its verified scope is primarily image viewing Paid pricing is listed per license rather than as a recurring plan	Windows desktop access only No free plan; access requires a paid license after the trial One-time purchase includes version 6.x updates rather than continuous updates
Our verdict	XnView MP is a desktop photo viewer and organizer for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is suited to image-heavy workflows that need broad format coverage, camera RAW viewing, catalog indexing, metadata tools, and multiple ways to inspect… Read the review →	File Viewer Plus is a Windows desktop utility for opening, viewing, editing, and converting files across more than 400 formats. It is aimed at individual users, businesses, and enterprise teams that want one application for office… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• XnView MP — where it wins

  • Views more than 500 image formats, including camera RAW
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Combines comparison, catalog search, metadata, and batch tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial company use requires a paid license
  • Its verified scope is primarily image viewing
  • Paid pricing is listed per license rather than as a recurring plan

• File Viewer Plus — where it wins

  • Supports 400+ formats across documents, media, archives, code, and more
  • Batch-converts folders and inspects metadata, headers, and raw hex content
  • Offers annual, one-time, and volume licensing options

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows desktop access only
  • No free plan; access requires a paid license after the trial
  • One-time purchase includes version 6.x updates rather than continuous updates

• XnView MP8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €29

  A free image viewer with broad format support and paid commercial licensing.

  Visit XnView MPFull verdict →
• File Viewer Plus6.9/10 · From €22/user/yr · 14-day trial

  A broad Windows file utility with viewing, editing, inspection, and batch conversion.

  Try File Viewer PlusFull verdict →