How to Install IrfanView PlugIns

1. Download PlugIns:
   • Download the PlugIns from the provided links.
2. Install PlugIns:
   • Click on the PlugIn file (e.g., irfanview_plugins_XYZ_setup.exe).
   • PlugIns will be installed into the IrfanView “PlugIns” directory.

Important Note: Install 32-bit PlugIns to the IrfanView-32 folder and 64-bit PlugIns to the IrfanView-64 folder. Do not mix the PlugIns and IrfanView bit versions.

Current PlugIns Version: 4.67

Included PlugIns in Standard IrfanView Version:

• Effects, Paint, Icons, RegionCapture, JPG-Transform, Video, VideoExport, Metadata, Tools, PSHost, Slideshow-EXE.

Download Links

64-bit PlugIns:

• Check the 64-bit page for specific PlugIns.

32-bit PlugIns:

• Download all 32-bit PlugIns as one large EXE (recommended):
  • FossHub – IrfanView PlugIns Installer
• Alternative download site: iview467_plugins_setup.exe (19.2 MB, installer)
• SHA-256 checksum: 4a8b77f88c5e4680f17071228314dd90bdf8f529aa2a7a8cbce0a76e728c1ec7

ZIP Files for Experienced Users:

• FossHub – IrfanView PlugIns ZIP
• Alternative download site: iview467_plugins.zip (17.4 MB)
• SHA-256 checksum: 9d62c7b44c8d83c617758d90d373b3dd25dfa9af90a45a2c9629c4998b35d29a

Special PlugIn: IrfanView Shell Extension

Functionality:

• Provides a context menu in Windows Explorer for IrfanView operations such as slideshows, thumbnail views, JPG lossless rotation, format conversion, saving filenames as TXT, creating multipage TIF or PDF, and creating panorama images.

Download Links:

• Installer – SHA-256 checksum: b9828e236b26626b46fe20ad31208140fc572819ba86c2cba75cbd2c7724ebef
• ZIP (for experienced users) – SHA-256 checksum: 2112f85a917b2eca90eaa047a8c3b22e0157f13e83971aee679d955b2ff1047d

Separate ZIP Files (32-bit) for Experienced Users:

1. iv_mmedia.zip:
   • Contains: IV_Player, Med, Mp3, Burning, Nero, Quicktime, Real Audio, SoundPlayer.
2. iv_formats.zip:
   • Contains: Awd, B3d, BabaCAD4Image, CamRAW, Crw, CADImage, Dicom, DjVu, Dpx, Ecw, Exr, Flash, Flif, Formats, Fpx, Hdp, Ics, ImPDF, ImPDN, JPEG2000, Jpeg_LS, Jpm, Mng, MrSID, PDF, PhotoCD, OptiPNG, Postscript, Sff, Svg, Wbz, WebP, Wsq, Xcf.
3. iv_effects.zip:
   • Contains: Filter Sandbox, Film Simulation, Filter Factory.
4. iv_misc.zip:
   • Contains: Lcms, OCR, Email, FaceDetect, Ftp.

Recently Updated PlugIns:

• FORMATS Plugin (4.67.4): ZIP (32-bit) or ZIP (64-bit) – Loading errors fixed (PSP, Recoil, RLE formats).
• ECW Plugin (4.67.1): ZIP (32-bit) or ZIP (64-bit) – Loading crashes fixed.
• JPM Plugin (4.67.1): ZIP (32-bit) or ZIP (64-bit) – Loading crashes fixed.
• SVG Plugin (0.90): ZIP (32-bit) or ZIP (64-bit) – Loading errors fixed.
• OCR Plugin (4.67.2): ZIP (32-bit) or ZIP (64-bit) – Added QR Code and Barcode reading.
• EXR Plugin (4.67): ZIP (32-bit) or ZIP (64-bit) – Improved gamma value on loading.

Available PlugIns and Current Versions

• AltaLux (1.08): AltaLux image effect.
• AVIF (4.67): Read AVIF files.
• AWD (2.0.1): Read Artweaver files.
• B3D (4.63): Read BodyPaint 3D files.
• BabaCAD4Image (1.3.2): Read DXF and DWG CAD files.
• BURNING (4.63): Burn slideshow to CD/DVD/BD (Windows XP SP3 or later required).
• BURNINGOLD (4.36): Burn slideshow to CD (Windows XP or later required).
• CADImage (15.1.0.1): Read DXF/DWG/HPGL/CGM/SVG files.
  • 32-bit versions
  • 64-bit versions
• CamRAW (4.66): Read Digital Camera RAW files.
• CRW (4.58): Read Canon CRW/CR2 files.
• DICOM (4.60): Read Dicom formats.
• DJVU (4.56): Read DJVU format.
• DPX (4.66): Read DPX/CIN format.
• ECW (4.56): Read/write ECW files.
• EFFECTS (4.66): Image effects.
• EMAIL (4.63): Send images as emails.
• EXR (4.66): Read EXR files.
• FACEDETECT (2.00): Face Detection feature from Thumbnails window.
• FILM_SIMULATION (1.0.0.0): Apply Film Simulation effects.
• FILTER_FACTORY (4.63): Use Filter Factory 8BF files.
• FLASH (2.2.0.1): Read Flash/Shockwave/FLV format.
• FLIF (4.56): Read FLIF format.
• FORMATS (4.66.2): Read some rare image formats.
• FPX (4.56): Read FlashPix files.
• FTP (4.63): Transfer files from Thumbnails window using FTP.
• HDP (4.56): Read Jpeg-XR/HDP/WDP files.
• ICONS (4.30): Additional icons for file associations.
• ICS (4.56): Read ICS files.
• IMPDF (0.90): Write PDF files.
• IMPDN (1.16): Read PDN files.
• IRFANVIEW_SANDBOX (1.3.0.14): Use JewelScript Effects/Filters.
• IV_PLAYER (4.54): Play video/sound/audio-cd files.
• JPEG2000 (4.63): Read/write JPEG 2000 files.
• JPEG_LS (4.63): Read/write JPEG-LS files.
• JPEG_XL (4.63): Read/write JPEG-XL files.
• JPEGQS (1-20240129): Read JPG files using QuantSmooth method.
• JPG_TRANSFORM (4.63): Support lossless JPG operations.
• JPM (4.63): Read/write JPM files.
• LCMS (4.66): Use color management.
• METADATA (4.67): Handle EXIF/IPTC/Comment information.
• MNG (4.57): Read/play MNG/JNG files.
• MP3 (4.52): Play MP3/MP2/MP1 files.
• MRC (3.70): Read MRC files.
• MR-SID (4.66): Read LizardTech’s SID files.
  • Download additional DLLs
• NERO (4.20): Burn slideshow to data or Video CD.
• OCR (4.67): Add OCR features.
• OCR_KADMOS (4.4y): Add OCR features.
  • Download OCR Plugin

• OPTIPNG (4.61): Optimized PNG saving.
• PAINT (0.4.13.61): Paint lines, circles, arrows, straighten images, etc.
• PDF (4.63): Read/save PDF files.
• PHOTO-CD (3.00): Read Kodak PCD files.
• POSTSCRIPT (4.63): Read EPS/PS/PDF files (using Ghostscript).
• PSHOST (4.66): Load Adobe Photoshop 8BF filters.
  • Download Adobe 8BF Plugins (Installer)
  • Download Adobe 8BF Plugins (ZIP)
• QUICKTIME (4.56): Play/read Apple Quicktime files.
• REAL-AUDIO (3.37): Play Real-Audio RA files.
• REGIONCAPTURE (2.4.3): Capture a rectangular area of the screen.
• SFF (4.66): Read SFF (Structured Fax) files.
• SLIDESHOW (4.66): Create presentations in EXE or SCR format.
• SOUND_PLAYER (4.39): Play OGG files (Ogg Vorbis).
• STUB_LOADER (1.2.5): Load old (32-bit) PlugIns in IrfanView 64-bit.
• SVG (0.88): Read SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) files.
• TOOLS (4.67): Additional functions/features for IrfanView.
• VIDEO (4.67): Play many video/sound formats.
• VIDEO_EXPORT (4.63): Save slideshow as MP4 video.
• WBZ (1.01): Read WebShots (WBZ/WBC/WB1) files.
• WEBP (4.63): Read/write WEBP files.
• WPG (3.1.2): Read WPG (version 1) files.
• WSQ (2024.02.16): Read WSQ (Wavelet Scaler Quantization) files.
• XCF (0.1.5): Read XCF files.

Developers

If you are interested in writing your own plugins for IrfanView to support new image formats or effects, please send an email for details. No private formats, please.