1.8.7: png file "File can't be loaded", other viewer displays it
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2025 9:38 am
XnView: MP 1.8.7 - 64 bit Linux .deb
OS: Debian 12 with KDE
Opening image https://drive.proton.me/urls/QD2BM08EN4#6VxDBKWJ7AuX in mentioned version of a Xnview ends with "File can't be loaded". While other viewer (GwenView) displays the image.
Xnview terminal output https://pastebin.com/raw/5KUWxYGm
GwenView terminal output https://pastebin.com/raw/S8P09Uqj
As you can see GwenView said: Image format is actually "avif" not "png"
I would expect such message by Xnview instead of useless "File can't be loaded". Also the popup may prompt Close/Rename/Open as avif.
Renaming file to .avif allows Xnview to open it.
OS: Debian 12 with KDE
Opening image https://drive.proton.me/urls/QD2BM08EN4#6VxDBKWJ7AuX in mentioned version of a Xnview ends with "File can't be loaded". While other viewer (GwenView) displays the image.
Xnview terminal output https://pastebin.com/raw/5KUWxYGm
GwenView terminal output https://pastebin.com/raw/S8P09Uqj
As you can see GwenView said: Image format is actually "avif" not "png"
I would expect such message by Xnview instead of useless "File can't be loaded". Also the popup may prompt Close/Rename/Open as avif.
Renaming file to .avif allows Xnview to open it.