sdl2_image ☆
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Description:
Library for loading images as SDL surfaces and textures
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @libsdl_org  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: sdl multimedia image-loading game-development graphics
Install: brew install sdl2_image
About:
SDL_image is an extension library for SDL that allows you to load images in various formats (such as PNG, JPEG, and TIFF) into SDL surfaces or textures. It abstracts away the need to write custom decoders for each file type, streamlining asset integration. This makes it essential for developers building cross-platform games or multimedia applications.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple image formats including PNG, JPEG, and TIFF
  • Seamless integration with SDL surfaces and textures
  • Simple, unified API for image loading
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Loading game assets like sprites and textures in SDL applications
  • Displaying UI elements or images loaded from disk in multimedia tools
Alternatives:
  • stb_image – Single-header public domain library; requires manual SDL surface conversion
  • libpng / libjpeg – Format-specific libraries; more complex integration than SDL_image
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 10:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP 45612d8d
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