Overview
What is it?
Gwenview is an image viewer for KDE.Image viewing
Gwenview can load and save all image formats supported by KDE, but Gwenview can also browse GIMP files (*.xcf) thanks to the included QXCFI component developed by Lignum Computing.It correctly displays images with alpha channel, using the traditionnal checker board as a background to reveal transparency.
Gwenview let you accurately control the way images are scaled: you can zoom in and out or automatically scale the image to fit the window. You can also lock the zoom factor to keep the same zoom between images.
When browsing JPEG images with EXIF information, Gwenview automatically rotates them according to the EXIF Orientation tag.
It can show image properties and image specific meta-information like Konqueror does.
Since version 1.1.8, Gwenview knows how to show animated images like MNG or GIF.
Since version 1.3.91, Gwenview can also show SVG images and play videos.
Image manipulations
Gwenview does not try to replace your favorite image editor, so it only features the most simple image manipulations: rotation and mirroring. When working with JPEG files, Gwenview performs lossless manipulations. For more complex image manipulations, you can start any external tools from Gwenview. You can define your very own selection of tools to fit your needs.Browsing your collections of images
Gwenview features the necessary file management operations: copy, move, delete, rename and drag'n drop images. It has full support for KIO slaves: you can browse FTP/Windows shares, go into tar balls or zip files.Depending on your needs and on the type of images you are browsing, you can choose to use a detailed file view or the thumbnail view, which features three easily accessible thumbnail sizes.
The keyboard browsing allow you to go from one image to another without loading all the images between them.
Reach your collection folders fast with the folder bookmarks. The bookmarks are shared with Konsole and KDE file dialogs.
Presenting your images
The fullscreen with optional overlayed image file and the simple built-in slide show allows you to present images the way you want them to show.The interface
Gwenview features a folder tree window and a file list window to provide easy navigation among your thousand images.It uses docked windows, so you can alter the layout in any way you want. You can also browse your images in full screen. If you want to see what it looks like, visit the screenshot section.
KParts
Gwenview can be used both as a standalone application and embedded in Konqueror, through the KPart system. Once Gwenview is installed you should find an option in Konqueror view menu to browse your folders with Gwenview KPart.Gwenview also provides an image KPart so that whenever you are browsing the web, if you click on a link to an image, it will be displayed with Gwenview. Letting you zoom in and out as well as rotate it.
More information
KIPI - KDE Image Plugin Interface
KIPI is a common development effort by the DigiKam, KimDaBa, ShowImg and Gwenview developers. It allows applications to share image plugins.If KIPI is installed, you will be able to use KIPI plugins from the "Plugins" menu.
To learn more about KIPI, go to http://extragear.kde.org/apps/kipi.