Binary package “makexvpics” in ubuntu noble
updates .xvpics thumbnails from the command line
This package includes a shell script and a C helper program to update
XV/zgv/xzgv thumbnails from the command line.
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Note that the thumbnails used by GNOME and KDE are in a different,
incompatible format; you will need to use a tool designed for those
desktops to create thumbnails for Nautilus or Konqueror.