tev ☆
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Description:
High dynamic range (HDR) image viewer with accurate color management
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.8.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: image-viewer hdr exr color-management graphics developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask tev
About:
tev is a high-performance image viewer designed for HDR and EXR images, featuring accurate color management and a command-line interface. It enables pixel-perfect inspection and comparison of images with different exposure values, making it ideal for technical and creative workflows.
Key Features:
  • Supports HDR formats like OpenEXR and HDR
  • Accurate color management with OCIO support
  • Pixel inspector and diff comparison tools
  • Fast, GPU-accelerated rendering
  • Scriptable via CLI and Python API
Use Cases:
  • Visualizing and debugging HDR renders in VFX pipelines
  • Comparing image differences in computer vision model outputs
  • Reviewing high-fidelity textures in game development
Alternatives:
  • fim – Lightweight framebuffer image viewer, lacks HDR and color management
  • feh – Minimalist image viewer for X11, no HDR or professional color workflows
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 13, 2026 10:38am 2.8.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a5a214b
Feb 10, 2026 10:51am 2.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP cb13abcf
Feb 3, 2026 4:51pm 2.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ba7345d
Jan 6, 2026 2:03pm 2.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP acd6f2f1
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm 2.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b6cab90
Aug 28, 2025 10:47am 2.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 9941bf40
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