In this article, we will show you how to perform the XnView configuration, a simple and efficient tool to view and manage your images in a friendly way. XnView allows you to organize and edit your photos with ease, and offers a wide range of configuration options to personalize your experience. You'll learn how to adjust display preferences, configure supported file formats, and optimize app performance. Read on to find out how to get the most out of this powerful photography tool.
Step by step ➡️ XnView Configuration
- Step 1: Open the XnView program on your device.
- Step 2: Click on the “Settings” menu at the top of the window.
- Step 3: From the dropdown menu, select "Preferences."
- Step 4: A new window will open with all the configuration options.
- Step 5: Explore the different configuration tabs to customize XnView to your needs.
- Step 6: In the "General" tab, you can select the language of the program.
- Step 7: In the “Files” tab, you can set file handling options, such as file type association.
- Step 8: In the “Display” tab, you can adjust the appearance of the XnView interface.
- Step 9: In the “Formats” tab, you can configure image format conversion options and set compression quality.
- Step 10: In the “Advanced” tab, you will find more advanced options, such as color settings and memory management settings.
- Step 11: Once you have made all the desired changes, press the “OK” button to save the settings.
Q&A
1. How to download and install XnView on my computer?
- Enter the official XnView website.
- Click the download option for your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
- Save the installation file to your computer.
- Run the setup file and follow the instructions in the setup wizard.
- Ready! XnView is now installed on your computer.
2. How can I change the language in XnView?
- Open XnView on your computer.
- Click the "Options" menu at the top of the window.
- Select “Language” from the drop-down menu.
- Choose the desired language from the list.
- Ready! The XnView language has been changed.
3. What settings do I need to make to save images in a specific format in XnView?
- Open the image you want to save in XnView.
- Click "File" at the top of the window.
- Select “Save As” from the drop-down menu.
- Choose your preferred image format from the “Save as type” drop-down list (JPEG, PNG, BMP, etc.).
- Click "Save" to save the image in the selected format.
4. How can I adjust the size of an image in XnView?
- Open the image in XnView.
- Click "Image" at the top of the window.
- Select “Resize” from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the desired dimensions for the image in the width and height fields.
- Click "OK" to apply the size change.
5. How can I change the XnView background to a different color?
- Open XnView on your computer.
- Click the "Tools" menu at the top of the window.
- Select “Options” from the drop-down menu.
- Select the "General" tab in the options window.
- Under Application Look, choose a different color for the background in the Background color field.
- Click "OK" to save the settings.
6. How do I activate the thumbnail preview option in XnView?
- Open XnView on your computer.
- Click the "View" menu at the top of the window.
- Select “Thumbnail” from the drop-down menu.
- Choose the size of the thumbnails you want to see.
- Ready! Now you can see the images in thumbnail preview.
7. How can I edit an image in XnView?
- Open the image you want to edit in XnView.
- Click "Tools" at the top of the window.
- Select the editing option you want, such as "Adjust Colors" or "Crop."
- Adjust the values or make necessary changes to the image.
- Click "OK" to apply the changes.
8. How can I sort images by date in XnView?
- Open XnView on your computer.
- Click the "View" menu at the top of the window.
- Select “Sort Files” from the drop-down menu.
- Choose “By Date” to sort images by date.
- Ready! Images are now sorted by date.
9. How can I add tags to my images in XnView?
- Open XnView on your computer.
- Select the images you want to add tags to.
- Right click on one of the selected images and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
- In the properties window, select the "Categories" tab.
- Write the desired tags in the "Tags" field.
- Press "OK" to save the tags to the selected images.
10. How can I uninstall XnView from my computer?
- Open the "Start" menu on your computer.
- Go to the “Settings” section and select “Control Panel”.
- Select "Uninstall a program" or "Add or Remove Programs" (depending on your operating system).
- Find XnView in the list of installed programs.
- Right click on XnView and select “Uninstall” or “Remove”.
- Follow the uninstaller instructions to complete the uninstallation of XnView.
I am Sebastián Vidal, a computer engineer passionate about technology and DIY. Furthermore, I am the creator of tecnobits.com, where I share tutorials to make technology more accessible and understandable for everyone.