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vimiv vs Swayimg: catalog facts
vimiv	Swayimg
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Fully keyboard-driven with vim-style bindings Thumbnail mode for browsing folders	Wide format support including JPEG XL, HEIC, AVIF and RAW Lua scripting for customization
Keybindings take time to learn for non-vim users Aimed mainly at Linux desktops	Linux only and aimed at Wayland Configuration takes more effort than a typical desktop viewer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
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 24, 2026

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