GIMP als Linux-Alternative zu XnView

Aktualisiert am 21. Oktober 2026

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GIMP can replace XnView for users who need more than just viewing and batch conversion, such as advanced editing, layer work, or scripting. It covers most of XnView’s core tasks—format support, batch processing, basic edits, and metadata handling—while adding powerful image manipulation tools. However, it is heavier and less focused on quick viewing or simple organization. It is best for photographers, designers, or hobbyists who already use GIMP for editing and want a single tool for conversion and basic management.

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Lizenz: GPL-3.0+ AND LGPL-3.0+
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 3.2.6 (10. September 2026)
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Screenshot von GIMP — Scene 4 cut 15 of "ZeMarmot" being edited in GIMP. Illustration by Aryeom (CC by-sa 4.0 International)

Was gleich funktioniert

Both support over 500 image formats including PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and WebP
Both offer batch conversion and renaming
Both allow basic edits like crop, rotate, and resize
Both can edit metadata such as EXIF, IPTC, and XMP
Both run on Linux, Windows, and macOS

Was anders ist

GIMP is a full‑featured editor with layers, brushes, and plugins; XnView is a lightweight viewer/organizer
XnView has a dedicated tagging and folder organization UI; GIMP relies on external tools or manual folder management
XnView’s batch processing is GUI‑driven and simpler; GIMP requires scripts or plug‑ins for complex batches
XnView offers a built‑in thumbnail browser and quick preview; GIMP opens images in separate windows
GIMP’s learning curve is steeper; XnView is more approachable for casual users

Ihre XnView-Dateien öffnen

GIMP can open most XnView‑handled formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, and PSD. Exporting to XnView‑specific containers (e.g., XnView’s proprietary album files) is not supported. For standard image files, simply open them in GIMP and save or export in the desired format.

Von XnView zu GIMP wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

1. Install GIMP from your distro’s package manager or Flathub.
2. Open XnView and export any album or tag structure to a simple folder hierarchy if needed.
3. In GIMP, use the Batch Process dialog (Filters → Batch → Batch Process) or Script‑Fu to convert images to the desired formats.
4. For metadata editing, use the Metadata dialog (Image → Metadata → Edit) or plug‑ins like ExifTool.
5. Replace XnView shortcuts with GIMP’s keyboard shortcuts or customize them via Edit → Keyboard Shortcuts.