How to have XnView MP open images in browse mode, rather than fullscreen mode, when opening images from outside XnVew MP?

Solution 1:

This behavior is controlled by the "Mode when starting with a file" setting.

  1. Open settings.
    • MS Windows & Linux: Tools → Settings
    • OS X: XnView → Preferences…
  2. Open the "General" group on the left pane.
  3. Open the "General" tab on the right (which should open by default).
  4. In the "Startup" section, set "Mode when starting with a file" to "Normal".