libspng ☆

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Description:
C library for reading and writing PNG format files

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: png image-processing c-library multimedia graphics

Install: brew install libspng

About:
Libspng is a C library designed for robust reading and writing of PNG image files. It prioritizes correctness, security, and performance, offering a modern alternative to older libraries like libpng. Its simple API helps developers handle PNG format complexities with minimal overhead and reduced risk of vulnerabilities.

Key Features:

Simple and modern API
High performance and low memory usage
Strong focus on security and correctness
No external dependencies

Use Cases:

Image processing applications
Game development asset loading
Embedded systems with limited resources
Web server image handling

Alternatives:

libpng – The official reference library, but has a more complex API and historical security issues.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 11:24pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	5dc139b7