XnView Shell Extension

by Pierre-e Gougeletv4.2.5

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

A powerful Shell extension for Windows File Explorer, allowing you to preview and perform various image-related operations within Windows Explorer context menu.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id XnSoft.XnShell --exact --version 4.2.5

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for XnView Shell Extension

XnView Shell Extension uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64)

XnShellEx64-4.2.5.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for XnView Shell Extension →

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Installers · v4.2.5

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for XnView Shell Extension.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install XnView Shell Extension on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id XnSoft.XnShell --exact --version 4.2.5. winget downloads the installer from Pierre-e Gougelet and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install XnView Shell Extension silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id XnSoft.XnShell --exact 4.2.5 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for XnView Shell Extension?

XnView Shell Extension uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: XnShellEx64-4.2.5.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall XnView Shell Extension via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id XnSoft.XnShell --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from XnView Shell Extension's Apps & Features entry.

Is XnView Shell Extension free?

XnView Shell Extension is distributed under Proprietary (Freeware). Refer to the publisher (https://www.xnview.com/en/xnshell/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does XnView Shell Extension work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls XnView Shell Extension directly from the publisher.

How do I keep XnView Shell Extension up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id XnSoft.XnShell --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of XnView Shell Extension from microsoft/winget-pkgs.