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Swayimg vs feh: catalog facts
Swayimg	feh
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under a variant of the MIT licence.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Wide format support including JPEG XL, HEIC, AVIF and RAW Lua scripting for customization	Fast and light, usable entirely from the keyboard Slideshow, thumbnail, list and multiwindow modes
Linux only and aimed at Wayland Configuration takes more effort than a typical desktop viewer	X11 only Minimal interface with no editing tools
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT-feh
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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