cgif ☆
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Description:
GIF encoder written in C
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.5.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: gif image-encoding c-library multimedia embedded
Install: brew install cgif
About:
cgif is a lightweight, dependency-free GIF encoder written in pure C. It generates animated GIFs with low memory overhead and no external libraries required. Its primary value is in embedded systems and performance-critical applications where standard libraries like ImageMagick are too heavy.
Key Features:
  • Zero-dependency pure C implementation
  • Low memory footprint suitable for embedded devices
  • Supports both static and animated GIF generation
  • Simple API for easy integration
Use Cases:
  • Generating GIFs on resource-constrained embedded systems
  • Adding GIF export functionality to C-based applications without heavy dependencies
  • Command-line GIF creation in minimal Linux environments
Alternatives:
  • ImageMagick – More feature-rich but significantly larger and has many dependencies
  • giflib – Focuses on decoding/reading GIFs, while cgif specializes in encoding/writing
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 10, 2025 11:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 27e98331
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