Lightweight Windows photo viewer that shows shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
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I’d like a simple photo viewer for Windows that lets me quickly review my images and see EXIF exposure data such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I already use Lightroom, but I don’t want to open a full editor just to inspect photos and learn from my settings. What Windows options can do this, including for RAW files if possible?
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You don't specify which version of Windows you are using - but, just in case you aren't aware, when you are in windows explorer you can view the "details pane" which will pull quite a lot of the EXIF information out of image files. This is an example in Windows 8.1, but it's been around in several previous versions (I can't remember exactly when it was first added). The image preview is not particularly large - but enough to recognise an image. I then have Picasa Photo Viewer fire up when I double click on the image - but you could have any viewer associated with image files take over at this point.
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Yes. On Windows, you may not need a separate app just to see basic exposure metadata: File Explorer’s Details pane can display EXIF information like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for image files.
If you want a dedicated viewer/browser, the community suggested several lightweight options:
- XnView: free, good replacement for heavier photo browsers, with RAW support.
- RawTherapee: more of a RAW development tool, but it also shows relevant metadata in thumbnail view.
- IrfanView: a simple, lightweight viewer that many people find easy to use.
- ACDSee: also mentioned as a capable photo viewer/browser.
So the simplest path is to try Windows File Explorer first, then use IrfanView or XnView if you want a faster standalone viewer with easier browsing and EXIF access.
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