---
name: "timage"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "argyll"
version: "3.3.0+repack-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/timage"
---

# timage(1)

Create test images, default hex RGB surface and wedge.

## NAME

Create - Create test images, default hex RGB surface and wedge.

## DESCRIPTION

Create test images, default hex RGB surface and wedge, Version 1.6.3

## SYNOPSIS

**timage** \[-options\] outfile.tif

- **-t**

  Generate rectangular gamut boundary test chart

- **-p** steps

  Generate a colorspace step chart with L\* steps^2

- **-r** res

  Resolution in DPI (default 200)

- **-s**

  Smooth blend

- **-x**

  16 bit output

- **-4**

  CMYK output

- **-g** prop

  Percentage towards grey (default 0%)

- outfile.tif

  Profile to check against