Can IrfanView run on a Mac?

IrfanView is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is XnView MP. It’s not free, so if you’re looking for a free alternative, you could try qView or Apple Photos.

Where is IrfanView installed?

There should be a folder called “Program Files”, double click that. This is the folder with all your programs. Scroll down till you see a folder called “IrfanView”, double click this folder.

How do I reduce File size in IrfanView?

Go to menu Image->Resize/Resample and reduce the image dimensions in pixels.

How do I use IrfanView?

How to scan images using IrfanView

First, go to File > Select scan/TWAIN source.
Choose the device from the list.
Then, go to File >Acquire/Batch scanning (or press Ctrl+Shift+A).
In the dialog box, click OK.
A window of your scanner manufacturer’s software will appear.
You can now edit and save your image.

What can IrfanView do?

IrfanView (/ˈɪərfænvjuː/) is an image viewer, editor, organiser and converter program for Microsoft Windows. It can also play video and audio files, and has some image creation and painting capabilities. IrfanView is free for non-commercial use; commercial use requires paid registration.

Do I need IrfanView?

But in situations where you’re handling large image files in exotic formats, it can be a necessity. Third-party tools like IrfanView may not be as aesthetically pleasing as Windows’ photo viewer, but they’re more powerful, more flexible, and faster than the operating system’s default.

How do I resize in IrfanView?

Resizing the image

To resize the image, access the Image menu.
Choose Resize/Resample.
In the New Size area, you can set the pixel dimensions for the image.
Click OK once you enter the new size.
The image is now the appropriate size, and you are ready to save it.

What’s the best way to capture a screen shot in IrfanView?

Capture method: You can capture with a self-defined hotkey or use the automatic capturing. For automatic capturing set a timer value. The value will be the number of seconds apart the viewer will take “snapshots” of the screen or window. One hotkey is valid for the duration of current IrfanView session.

Are there any good alternatives to IrfanView for Mac?

If that doesn’t suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to IrfanView and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to IrfanView are ACDSee Photo Studio (Paid), gThumb (Free, Open Source), Xee (Paid) and KPhotoAlbum (Free, Open Source).

How can I set IrfanView as my default viewer?

Q: How can I set IrfanView as my default viewer? A: Start IrfanView, go to ‘Properties->Extensions’ and associate your types. NOTE: in newer Windows versions, you must start IrfanView in ADMIN mode to change file associations. Use right mouse click on IrfanView, use the “Run as admin” menu and verify.

How do I take a screen shot on my MacBook Pro?

Capture a menu. Click the menu to reveal its contents. Press Shift-Command-5 while the menu is shown. Capture the menu by following the steps to capture the entire screen , capture a window (the menu is treated like a window), or capture a selected portion of the screen.