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Pix vs gThumb: catalog facts
Pix	gThumb
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.
Linux	Linux
Thumbnail browsing of image folders Works across Linux distributions and desktops	Native GNOME desktop application Works on local folders without a server
Linux only Fewer editing features than dedicated photo editors	Linux only No cloud sync or phone backup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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