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identify: Describe the format and basic characteristics of an image.
$ identify ${path-to-image}
try on your machine
The command "identify ${path-to-image}" is used to determine the properties and characteristics of an image file specified by the "path-to-image" variable.
Here's how it works:
- "identify" is the command that invokes the image identification or information tool. It is commonly used in Unix-like operating systems, particularly with the command-line tool called "ImageMagick."
- "${path-to-image}" is a placeholder representing the actual path or location of the image file on your system. You need to replace it with the specific path to the image you want to analyze.
When you run the command with a valid image file path, it will provide you with detailed information about the image, including its format, dimensions, color channels, file size, orientation, compression, and other metadata.
For example, if you have an image file named "picture.jpg" located in the "Downloads" folder, you would issue the command as follows: "identify ~/Downloads/picture.jpg". The program would then output the image information on your console.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.