diff --git a/examples/nvim.zig b/examples/nvim.zig
index f2b4112..f74fc15 100644
--- a/examples/nvim.zig
+++ b/examples/nvim.zig
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ pub fn main() !void {
     defer loop.stop();
 
     // Optionally enter the alternate screen
-    try vx.enterAltScreen();
+    // try vx.enterAltScreen();
 
     var nvim = try vaxis.widgets.nvim.Nvim(Event).init(alloc, &loop);
     try nvim.spawn();
diff --git a/src/Vaxis.zig b/src/Vaxis.zig
index 7130f5a..2554fcf 100644
--- a/src/Vaxis.zig
+++ b/src/Vaxis.zig
@@ -251,7 +251,8 @@ pub fn render(self: *Vaxis) !void {
     } = .{};
 
     // Clear all images
-    _ = try tty.write(ctlseqs.kitty_graphics_clear);
+    if (self.caps.kitty_graphics)
+        _ = try tty.write(ctlseqs.kitty_graphics_clear);
 
     var i: usize = 0;
     while (i < self.screen.buf.len) {