Where Does qimgv Store Settings?
Where qimgv keeps settings and thumbnails cache on Linux, and how to reset them.
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qimgv follows XDG on Linux: settings.conf under ~/.config/qimgv for shortcuts and layout, thumbnails under the cache home. No registry or dconf involved.
The split keeps maintenance trivial. One file holds everything you customized. Delete it for a factory reset without touching a single picture, since the viewer never moves your images.
Where qimgv stores this, by platform
~/.config/qimgv/settings.conf
Main settings file. Thumbnails cache under ~/.cache/qimgv/. Exact keys may vary by version; delete settings.conf with the app closed for a clean reset.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset qimgv?
Quit qimgv, delete settings.conf below, and relaunch. The app rebuilds defaults on start. Thumbnails regenerate on demand, so clearing the cache only costs time. Exact keys may vary by qimgv version.
Settings versus cache: what to back up?
Thumbnails and transient state sit in the cache dir (~/.cache/qimgv). Settings stay in the config dir. Back up settings.conf to preserve shortcuts and layout; skip the cache.
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