High dynamic range (HDR) image viewer for people who care about colors
Publisher’s description
What is tev?
tev by Tom94 (Thomas Müller) is open-source Windows software in the photo management category. It ranks 34th by popularity among photo management in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.14.0, released on August 23, 2026. The version history goes back to February 9, 2026: 11 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Tom94/tev) has 1,449 stars. Similar programs include paint.net, Kodi and darktable.
Project description on GitHub: “High dynamic range (HDR) image viewer for people who care about colors”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: tev is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Lightning fast: starts up instantly, loads hundreds of images in seconds.
- Accurate: understands HDR and color profiles (ICC, CICP, etc.). Displays HDR on all operating systems.
- Versatile: supports many file formats and their quirks: gain maps, aux channels, animation, and more metadata than just EXIF & XMP. Advanced pixel peeping: histograms, tonemaps, error metrics, etc. in any color space.
AppStream · Flathub
Is tev safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A49F55FF3E401FD0113BF337E2ACC3BEE4A7CB7936BEE043F5F53B754A195502· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.14.0Latest | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.13.1 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.13.0 | July 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.12.2 | May 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.12.0 | May 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.11.0 | April 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.10.0 | March 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.9.0 | February 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Tom94.tev -escoop install extras/tevmsiexec /i tev-installer.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {503EBD21-158D-418E-81F5-12468DCFE0C1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask tevflatpak install flathub io.github.tom94.tevInformation
- Publisher
- Tom94 (Thomas Müller)
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Tom94/tev
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.14.0
- Released
- August 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 11
- GitHub stars
- 1,449
- GitHub forks
- 123
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Tom94.tev
- Scoop package
- extras/tev
- MSI product code
- {503EBD21-158D-418E-81F5-12468DCFE0C1}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to tev
See all ›-
Free11.6M ↓ -
Kodi21.3.0.0A free and feature-rich media centre for various operating systems, consoles and TVs. With Kodi you can manage and play films, photos and music.Open source149K ↓ -
Open source85.7K ↓ -
Open source659.8K ↓ -
Open source51.5K ↓ - GIMP2.10.38GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.Open source
-
Tropy1.17.3Tropy is free open-source software that allows you to organize and describe photographs of research material.Open source★ 1.2K -
Open source★ 29.5K
Frequently asked questions
Is tev free?
Yes. tev is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is tev safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install tev with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can tev be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does tev run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of tev?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 9, 2026.
What are alternatives to tev?
paint.net, Kodi, darktable, Image Resizer for Windows and digiKam. The alternatives page compares them.
