webp-pixbuf-loader
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Description:
WebP Image format GdkPixbuf loader
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: webp gdkpixbuf gtk image-loader graphics
Install: brew install webp-pixbuf-loader
About:
WebpPixbufLoader is a GdkPixbuf loader plugin that enables applications to read and display WebP images. It integrates seamlessly with the GLib/GTK+ image loading infrastructure, allowing any software using GdkPixbuf to support WebP without additional code. This provides native WebP support for legacy GTK2 applications and tools.
Key Features:
  • GdkPixbuf loader plugin architecture
  • Support for animated WebP images
  • Seamless integration with GTK+ applications
  • Lightweight and fast decoding
Use Cases:
  • Adding WebP support to legacy GTK2 applications
  • Enabling WebP in image viewers and file managers based on GdkPixbuf
  • Batch processing WebP images in GLib-based utilities
Alternatives:
  • libwebp – Lower-level library requiring manual integration, while webp-pixbuf-loader provides drop-in GdkPixbuf support
  • ImageMagick – Heavier dependency with broader format support, but less efficient for dedicated WebP loading in GTK apps
Version History
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