Xnview Plugins -

| Plugin | Formats | Classic (32/64) | MP | Notes | |--------|---------|----------------|----|-------| | raw | CR2, NEF, ARW | ✅ / ✅ | ✅ (built-in) | Uses LibRaw | | psd | PSD, PSB | ✅ / ✅ | ✅ | No layer editing | | heif | HEIC, HEIF | ❌ | ✅ (via system) | MP uses OS decoder | | pdf | PDF | ✅ / ⚠️ | ✅ | Needs Ghostscript | | cadimage | DWG, DXF | ✅ / ✅ | ❌ | No 64-bit version for MP | | jp2 | JP2, J2K | ✅ / ✅ | ❌ | Patent issues in some regions | | 8bf | Various filters | ✅ / ✅ | ❌ | MP dropped support |

Most format support is compiled into XnView MP, but you can add libraw , libheif , etc., by placing updated versions in that folder. xnview plugins

Installing plugins is generally a straightforward process of moving files to the correct directory. | Plugin | Formats | Classic (32/64) |

: Ensure you are using the correct plugin version for your architecture. XnView Classic is 32-bit , so it requires 32-bit plugins. XnView MP has both 32-bit and 64-bit versions; your plugins must match the "bitness" of the executable. XnView Classic is 32-bit , so it requires 32-bit plugins

: Copy the .dll or .usr files into this folder.