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
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Sep 10, 2025 11:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5dc139b7
May 8, 2023 6:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9be97882
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Dec 9, 2022 5:05am 0 VERSION_BUMP c6bc7853
Dec 9, 2022 5:05am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3faecc45
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