nomacs

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Free & open sourceEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is nomacs?

nomacs is a desktop image viewer with support for common formats, including raw photographs and PSD documents. It suits quick inspection and comparison when opening a full editing suite would interrupt the workflow.

Image viewing

RAW and PSD support

Image comparison

Basic image adjustments

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Quick inspection of mixed image folders

Before you choose

Advanced retouching needs a dedicated editor. Format support depends on the installed build.

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Know what you're signing up for.

nomacs is available as free, open-source software. You supply the hardware, storage and any separately licensed content required for the workflow.

Local application; hardware, storage and any external content are supplied separately.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Mixed image formats can be reviewed in one lightweight viewer.

Quick inspection reduces unnecessary full-editor launches.

What to keep in mind

Advanced retouching needs a dedicated editor

Format support depends on the installed build

How to use it well

Use the viewer to inspect a folder and identify the images that deserve further editing. Compare similar frames at a useful zoom level and apply only straightforward adjustments.

Keep an original copy when saving changes, especially if the image will later enter a more detailed editing workflow. The project explicitly lists RAW images among the supported formats. PSD viewing is listed on the official homepage; full Photoshop editing behavior is a separate requirement.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is nomacs free?

nomacs is available as free, open-source software. You supply the hardware, storage and any separately licensed content required for the workflow.

Can nomacs view raw photographs?

The project explicitly lists RAW images among the supported formats.

Can it inspect Photoshop documents?

PSD viewing is listed on the official homepage; full Photoshop editing behavior is a separate requirement.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

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