Where Does Gwenview Store Settings?
Gwenview keeps settings in ~/.config/gwenviewrc on Linux. Thumbnails cache separately under the standard cache folder.
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Gwenview follows standard KDE storage. Settings live in one rc file in ~/.config. Cached thumbnails live in the shared thumbnail folder outside the app.
That separation makes cleanup safe. Nuke the cache when previews go stale. Leave the rc file alone and every preference survives. Plugin states and sidebar sizes travel with the same file, so one copy covers the whole look.
Where Gwenview stores this, by platform
~/.config/gwenviewrc
Main settings file. Plain INI with view, slideshow, and plugin keys. Copy between machines freely.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate Gwenview settings?
Copy ~/.config/gwenviewrc with Gwenview closed. View modes, slideshow delays, and plugin toggles travel in that one file.
Can I clear the thumbnail cache safely?
KDE thumbnail cache under ~/.cache/thumbnails. Deleting it only forces regeneration. Gwenview settings stay untouched.
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