Xzgv
Encyclopedia
xzgv is a simple, small software utility that can be used for viewing digital images or pictures of several formats, e.g., jpeg
, GIF
, PNG, etc. xzgv is used on computers using a Unix-like
operating system
and the X Window System
. Because xzgv is a fast, lightweight image viewer that is compatible with a large number of image formats, the viewer is popular on older, slower, resource-challenged computer systems. xzgv is a standard utility in the Damn Small Linux
distribution, for example.
Xzgv was originally built as an X11-compatible clone of zgv
by the same developer. The versions prior to 0.9 were based on the software toolkits GTK+
and Imlib 1.x. Most file formats are supported, and the thumbnails used are compatible with xv
, zgv
, and GIMP
. Xzgv differs from other viewers in that it uses one window for both the file selector and viewer. xzgv incorporates a thumbnail-based file selector and is designed to be functional without using a mouse. The versions prior to 0.9 had full keyboard support, including advanced image tagging and external-command automation that were useful for scripting work. Xzgv is not an image editor, and much of its resource efficiency came from the decision to avoid any image modification support.
According to its man page, xzgv supports the following file formats: GIF
, JPEG
, PNG, PBM/PGM/PPM (collectively known as `PNM'), BMP, TGA
(Targa), PCX
, mrf
, PRF
, XBM
(X bitmap files), XPM, TIFF, TIM
(the Sony PlayStation), and XWD
(X window dumps, as produced by the X Window utility xwd).
The source code for the utility is not under active development, but new versions are released every 2-3 years. The 0.9 release is missing much of the earlier releases' functionality and exists primarily as a start toward a version that does not depend on obsolete libraries.
JPEG
In computing, JPEG . The degree of compression can be adjusted, allowing a selectable tradeoff between storage size and image quality. JPEG typically achieves 10:1 compression with little perceptible loss in image quality....
, GIF
GIF
The Graphics Interchange Format is a bitmap image format that was introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and has since come into widespread usage on the World Wide Web due to its wide support and portability....
, PNG, etc. xzgv is used on computers using a Unix-like
Unix-like
A Unix-like operating system is one that behaves in a manner similar to a Unix system, while not necessarily conforming to or being certified to any version of the Single UNIX Specification....
operating system
Operating system
An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system...
and the X Window System
X Window System
The X window system is a computer software system and network protocol that provides a basis for graphical user interfaces and rich input device capability for networked computers...
. Because xzgv is a fast, lightweight image viewer that is compatible with a large number of image formats, the viewer is popular on older, slower, resource-challenged computer systems. xzgv is a standard utility in the Damn Small Linux
Damn Small Linux
Damn Small Linux or DSL is a computer operating system for the x86 family of personal computers. It is free and open source software under the terms of GNU GPL and other free and open source licenses. It was designed to run graphical applications on older PC hardware—for example, machines with...
distribution, for example.
Xzgv was originally built as an X11-compatible clone of zgv
Zgv
zgv is an image viewer for SVGAlib or SDL that incorporates a thumbnail-based file selector. Most file formats supported include GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, PCX, PCD, TIFF...
by the same developer. The versions prior to 0.9 were based on the software toolkits GTK+
GTK+
GTK+ is a cross-platform widget toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces. It is licensed under the terms of the GNU LGPL, allowing both free and proprietary software to use it. It is one of the most popular toolkits for the X Window System, along with Qt.The name GTK+ originates from GTK;...
and Imlib 1.x. Most file formats are supported, and the thumbnails used are compatible with xv
Xv
xv is a shareware program written by John Bradley to display and modify digital images under the X Window System.While popular in the early 1990s , no official releases have been made since December 1994...
, zgv
Zgv
zgv is an image viewer for SVGAlib or SDL that incorporates a thumbnail-based file selector. Most file formats supported include GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, PCX, PCD, TIFF...
, and GIMP
GIMP
GIMP is a free software raster graphics editor. It is primarily employed as an image retouching and editing tool and is freely available in versions tailored for most popular operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, and Linux.In addition to detailed image retouching and...
. Xzgv differs from other viewers in that it uses one window for both the file selector and viewer. xzgv incorporates a thumbnail-based file selector and is designed to be functional without using a mouse. The versions prior to 0.9 had full keyboard support, including advanced image tagging and external-command automation that were useful for scripting work. Xzgv is not an image editor, and much of its resource efficiency came from the decision to avoid any image modification support.
According to its man page, xzgv supports the following file formats: GIF
GIF
The Graphics Interchange Format is a bitmap image format that was introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and has since come into widespread usage on the World Wide Web due to its wide support and portability....
, JPEG
JPEG
In computing, JPEG . The degree of compression can be adjusted, allowing a selectable tradeoff between storage size and image quality. JPEG typically achieves 10:1 compression with little perceptible loss in image quality....
, PNG, PBM/PGM/PPM (collectively known as `PNM'), BMP, TGA
Truevision TGA
Truevision TGA, often referred to as TARGA, is a raster graphics file format created by Truevision Inc. . It was the native format of TARGA and VISTA boards, which were the first graphic cards for IBM-compatible PCs to support Highcolor/truecolor display...
(Targa), PCX
PCX
PCX is an image file format developed by the now-defunct ZSoft Corporation of Marietta, Georgia. It was the native file format for PC Paintbrush and became one of the first widely accepted DOS imaging standards, although it has since been succeeded by more sophisticated image formats, such as GIF,...
, mrf
MRF
MRF is an acronym which may refer to:Organizations* Medical Response Force* Movement for Rights and Freedoms, a Bulgarian political party* Mobile Riverine Force * Morgellons Research Foundation...
, PRF
PRF
PRF is an acronym and can stand for:* Platelet Rich Fibrin, A combination of platelets and fibrin used to regenerate tissue* PRF-3, the call letters of the now defunct TV Tupi, Brazil's first television station* Pain Relief Foundation...
, XBM
XBM
In computer graphics, the X Window System uses X BitMap , a plain text binary image format, for storing cursor and icon bitmaps used in the X GUI.XBM files differ markedly from most image files in that they take the form of C source files...
(X bitmap files), XPM, TIFF, TIM
TIM
Tim may refer to:Names*Timothy or Tim, for short*Tim , the Australian moviePeople*Tim, the Oldenburg Baby, abortion survivor*Tim , popular K-pop solo singer*Tiny Tim , American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist...
(the Sony PlayStation), and XWD
Xwd
In the X Window System, xwd is a program for capturing the content of the screen or of a window and saving it into a file.xwd can be run in two ways: if user specifies the whole screen or the name or identifier of a window as an argument, the program captures the content of the window; otherwise,...
(X window dumps, as produced by the X Window utility xwd).
The source code for the utility is not under active development, but new versions are released every 2-3 years. The 0.9 release is missing much of the earlier releases' functionality and exists primarily as a start toward a version that does not depend on obsolete libraries.