pxv is an instant feature rich terminal image viewer.
It claims to be as fast as catimg, if not faster.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Set the width and columns.
- Set the height and rows.
- Matches size – must be either width, height, or fit.
- Sets color type – choose from ansi8, ansi256, or truecolor.
- Render image in grayscale.
- Render image in a low resolution mode (half resolution).
- Use ASCII palette.
- Set ASCII palette for output.
- Disable background.
- Show only first frame in a GIF file.
- Show only N frame in a GIF file.
- Use a URL instead of path.
Website: github.com/nxuv/pxv
Support:
Developer: Alisa Lain
License: MIT License
pxv is written in D. Learn D with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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