gView

gView is a straightforward software program that allows you to view image and video files. It supports several formats, including JPG, PNG, MOV, GIF, EMF, PSD, PSP and SWF.

The interface of the application is based on a standard window where you can import items by using either the file browser or the 'drag and drop' method.

You can zoom in and out of pictures, play GIF animations, pause videos, adjust the volume, as well as navigate back and forth within the clips by using a slider. From the 'Options' screen, you can make file associations, and change the interface language.

The simplistic tool runs on a moderate amount of CPU and system memory, has a good response time and didn't freeze, crash or pop up error dialogs during our tests; we have not come across any issues.

On the other hand, gView has very limited features. For example, you cannot import multiple videos at the same time to create playlists, make the app minimize to the system tray, enable shuffle or loop mode, just to name a few.

GView represents a simple solution for viewing images and videos. Thanks to its intuitive layout and overall simplicity, first-time users can easily get accustomed to the app's features. Unfortunately, gView has not been updated for a very long time.