How to change Windows 10's default photo viewer?
Windows 10 integrates a photo viewer app called Photos, which is also the default app for managing photos and pictures on the new OS. However, you can use another program, such as Paint or Windows Photo Viewer to manage your photos. Read on to learn two simple methods for changing Windows 10's default photo viewer.
How change the default photo viewer on Windows 10?
Click on Start and go to Settings > System > Default apps. Click on the Photo Viewer dropdown menu and select the app you'd like to use.
The new setting will apply to most if not all image file formats (.jpeg, .png, .gif…).
How to change the default program association for a file type?
- Windows 10 also lets you change the default program for opening a specific file type. For example, if you'd like to open PNG files in Paint automatically, you simply need to change the default program association for the selected file type (.png).
- Open your Pictures library, right-click on any PNG file and select Open With > Choose another app.
- A menu that reads, "How do you want to open this file" will appear. Select Paint from the list of proposed apps and tick the Always use this app to open .png files checkbox:
- Click on OK to apply your new settings.
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