diff --git a/fastiv-browse.desktop b/fastiv-browse.desktop
index bdf01dc..a381aee 100644
--- a/fastiv-browse.desktop
+++ b/fastiv-browse.desktop
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Type=Application
 Name=fastiv
 GenericName=File Browser
 Icon=fastiv
-Exec=fastiv --browse %f
+Exec=fastiv --browse -- %f
 NoDisplay=true
 Terminal=false
 StartupNotify=true
diff --git a/fastiv.desktop b/fastiv.desktop
index c35f09a..cc92cb6 100644
--- a/fastiv.desktop
+++ b/fastiv.desktop
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Type=Application
 Name=fastiv
 GenericName=Image Viewer
 Icon=fastiv
-Exec=fastiv %f
+Exec=fastiv -- %f
 Terminal=false
 StartupNotify=true
 Categories=Graphics;2DGraphics;Viewer;