tiv
A C++ program that displays images directly in modern terminals using RGB ANSI codes and Unicode block graphics.
What is tiv?
Terminal Image Viewer (tiv) is a lightweight C++ tool that renders images directly in terminal emulators. It uses RGB ANSI color codes and Unicode block characters to approximate images with higher resolution than typical half-block methods, making it useful for viewing images in command-line environments without a graphical interface.
Developers and system administrators working in terminal-only environments, such as remote servers or minimal GUI setups, who need to view images directly in the command line. It's also for C++ developers looking to integrate terminal-based image rendering into their applications via its library API.
Developers choose tiv for its higher-resolution rendering algorithm that maps 4x8 pixel cells to optimized Unicode block graphics characters, providing better detail than standard half-block methods. It's dependency-light, cross-platform, and offers both a command-line tool and a C++ API for integration.
Overview
Small C++ program to display images in a (modern) terminal using RGB ANSI codes and unicode block graphics characters
Use Cases
Best For
- Viewing images in terminal-only environments like remote servers or headless systems.
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