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Announcing ImageGlass 9.3 – 15 Years of Open, Evolving Image Viewing

Added 2025-05-12 12:11:25 +0000 UTC

We're happy to share the release of ImageGlass 9.3, a meaningful update that also marks the 15th anniversary of the project.

What started as a small side project has grown thanks to the feedback, encouragement, and contributions. Whether you've been using ImageGlass since the early days or just joined the community, thank you for your continued support!

What's New in ImageGlass 9.3

No More .NET Desktop Runtime Needed

ImageGlass is now completely self-contained. That means you no longer need to install the .NET Desktop Runtime to run the app.

Minimum system requirements:

Windows 10/11 64-bit, version 1809 (build 17763) or later
(Optional) WebView2 Runtime 64-bit v119.0.2151 or later
- Note: Without WebView2 Runtime, certain features (e.g., Settings window, SVG rasterization,...) are unavailable.

This change also allows us to upgrade the app to .NET 9 which is more robust and performant.

Explorer Sort Order V2 – More Aligned with Your Workflow

ImageGlass now works more closely with File Explorer, respecting the exact sort order you've set — including:

All column-based sort types (e.g., name, date, type, rating)
Support for .search-ms saved searches
Syncing the image list with Explorer's view

Note: The related File Explorer window needs to remain open (it can be minimized) for this to work properly.

This update should make browsing and navigating large folders more predictable and consistent, especially for those who rely on specific sorting workflows.

Expanded Format Support

New formats supported: .SVGZ, .JXR, .HDP, and .WDP.
Live Photo support: View motion content in JPEGs from modern smartphones.
New "Invert Colors" feature: A quick way to flip colors for better contrast or creative inspection. You can access it via Main Menu > Image > Invert colors, or use hotkey Ctrl+I.

Other Improvements and Fixes

We've made several enhancements to improve your experience:

Upgraded to .NET 9 and Magick.NET 14.6
Improved support for HEIC files with updated internal settings
The Frame Navigation tool now remembers its state between sessions
More refined SVG handling when using WebView2 (checkerboard limited to image bounds)
Various UI fixes for high-DPI/multi-monitor setups

A full list of changes and bugfixes is available in the release notes.

15 Years of ImageGlass 🎂

ImageGlass turns 15 this year!

It's humbling to reach this milestone since ImageGlass began as a simple image viewer. It's been shaped entirely by the people who use it, contribute to it, and share their ideas. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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