How to Bring Back Microsoft Picture Viewer in Windows 10

If you've recently upgraded your system from Windows 7/8/8.1 to Windows 10, you might be missing the familiar Microsoft Picture Viewer. Fear not! Bringing it back is a relatively simple process.

Method for Upgraded Systems

To bring back Windows Photo Viewer on an upgraded system, follow these steps:

Method for Fresh Installations

If you're installing Windows 10 from scratch and want to install Windows Photo Viewer, you can do so by following these steps:

Comparison between Microsoft Picture Viewer and Windows Photo Viewer

Microsoft Picture Viewer and Windows Photo Viewer have some key differences. Here are a few notable ones:

* Multi-page TIFF files: Windows Picture and Fax Viewer can view these files (except for those compressed with JPEG) and allows annotating, while Windows Photo Viewer has added support for ICC profiles and JPEG XR file format.

* GIF Files: Both viewers support GIF files, but Windows Photo Viewer only shows the first frame.

* Graphical User Interface: Microsoft Picture Viewer has a different GUI compared to Windows Photo Viewer.

Tips and Tricks

If you want to learn more about photo file formats, check out our post - An Introduction to Picture and Some Popular Picture Formats. With this knowledge, you'll be better equipped to manage your digital photos.

By following these steps and understanding the differences between Microsoft Picture Viewer and Windows Photo Viewer, you can easily bring back this beloved feature in Windows 10.

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