---
name: "arv-viewer"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "aravis-tools"
version: "0.6.0-2"
release: "Debian 10 (Buster)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/arv-viewer"
---

# arv-viewer(1)

Basic viewer for aravis compatible cameras

## NAME

arv-viewer - Basic viewer for aravis compatible cameras

## DESCRIPTION

### Usage:

-

  arv-viewer \[OPTIONS\]

### Help Options:

- **-h**, **--help**

  Show help options

- **--help-all**

  Show all help options

- **--help-gtk**

  Show GTK+ Options

- **--help-gst**

  Show GStreamer Options

### Application Options:

- **-a**, **--auto-buffer-size**

  Auto socket buffer size

- **-r**, **--no-packet-resend**

  No packet resend

- **-p**, **--packet-timeout**

  Packet timeout (ms)

- **-m**, **--frame-retention**

  Frame retention (ms)

- **-d**, **--debug**

  Debug domains

- **--display**=*DISPLAY*

  X display to use

## SEE ALSO

The full documentation for **arv-viewer** is maintained as a Texinfo manual.  If the **info** and **arv-viewer** programs are properly installed at your site, the command

-

  **info arv-viewer**

should give you access to the complete manual.