libmng ☆

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Description:
MNG/JNG reference library

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: library graphics image-processing c multimedia

Install: brew install libmng

About:
Libmng is the reference implementation of the MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics) and JNG (JPEG Network Graphics) file formats. It provides a comprehensive C library for decoding, encoding, and manipulating these complex image formats. Its main value is enabling developers to add support for MNG/JNG animations and stills in their applications.

Key Features:

Full support for MNG (animated PNG) and JNG (JPEG-based) formats
Lossless and lossy compression capabilities
Extensive API for image manipulation and animation control
Platform-independent C library

Use Cases:

Adding animated image support to web browsers or viewers
Processing and archiving MNG/JNG files in media applications
Developing graphics software that requires advanced PNG-related formats

Alternatives:

libpng – The standard for PNG images, but does not support MNG/JNG animations.

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