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nsxiv vs Gwenview: catalog facts
nsxiv	Gwenview
Free Free open-source software.	Free Free and open source, part of the KDE applications.
Linux	Linux
Very small and fast Keyboard-driven with a thumbnail browsing mode	Quick browsing through folders of images Basic edits such as crop, resize and red-eye reduction
X11 only Configured by editing source and recompiling	Editing is limited to simple adjustments Best integrated with the KDE Plasma desktop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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