Indiana University
University Information Technology Services
  
What are archived documents?
Login>>
Login

Login is for authorized groups (e.g., UITS, OVPIT, and TCC) that need access to specialized Knowledge Base documents. Otherwise, simply use the Knowledge Base without logging in.

Close

For the X Window system, what programs can I use to view graphics?

The following applications for viewing graphics work in the X Window system:

Picture viewers

xv X Window system image viewer and processor. You can download xv from:

http://www.trilon.com/xv/downloads.html
ImageMagick Multiple format (24-bit) image processor. Visit the ImageMagick web site at:

http://www.imagemagick.org/script/index.php
xloadimage Simple X Window system image viewer
GIMP GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program. You can download GIMP from:

http://www.gimp.org/unix/

Movie viewers

mpeg_play X Window system MPEG viewer
xgl X Window system GL viewer
xgrasp X Window system GL viewer (color only)
xviewgl X Window System GL viewer
ImageMagick X Window system image processor. Visit the ImageMagick web site at:

http://www.imagemagick.org/script/index.php
XTango X Window system animation system
UtahRaster Tools Also includes facilities to generate animations

For more information about graphics viewers for the X Window System, go to: http://freshmeat.net/ Freshmeat.net provides a regularly updated index of Unix cross-platform open source software.

At Indiana University, for personal or departmental Linux or Unix systems support, see At IU, how do I get support for Linux or Unix?

This is document abaj in domain all.
Last modified on September 17, 2009.

Comments/Questions/Corrections

Use this form to offer suggestions, corrections, and additions to the Knowledge Base. We welcome your input!

If you are affiliated with Indiana University and would like assistance with a specific computing problem, please use the Ask a Consultant form, or contact your campus Support Center.

Contact Information

Note: We will reply to your comment at this address. If your message concerns a problem receiving email, please enter an alternate email address.