freeimage ☆
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Description:
Library for FreeImage, a dependency-free graphics library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.18.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: library graphics image-processing c++ multimedia
Install: brew install freeimage
About:
FreeImage is an open-source library designed for loading, saving, and manipulating popular graphics image formats. It provides a simple, fast, and robust C API that operates without external dependencies, making it highly portable for integration into various applications. This library supports dozens of formats including PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and BMP, serving as a versatile solution for image processing tasks.
Key Features:
  • Supports over 20 common image formats (PNG, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, etc.)
  • No external dependencies for maximum portability
  • Simple C-based API for easy integration
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Use Cases:
  • Embedding image loading/saving capabilities into C/C++ applications
  • Game development for asset management
  • Server-side image processing and conversion tools
Alternatives:
  • libpng – PNG-specific only, whereas FreeImage handles multiple formats
  • ImageMagick – More feature-rich but heavier with complex dependencies
Version History
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Jan 10, 2026 5:45pm 3.18.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4fcd3163
Oct 15, 2025 5:02pm 3.18.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 615ee7f7
Sep 15, 2025 1:59pm 3.18.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f808874b
Mar 13, 2023 10:05pm 3.18.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b6b0dc2
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