libavif
A portable C library for encoding and decoding AV1 Image File Format (.avif) images with support for all AV1 YUV formats and alpha.
What is libavif?
libavif is a C library for encoding and decoding images in the AV1 Image File Format (AVIF). It provides a standardized way to leverage the AV1 video codec for high-efficiency image compression, enabling smaller file sizes with better quality than traditional formats like JPEG and PNG. The library supports all AV1 YUV formats, bit depths, and alpha channels, making it suitable for modern image processing needs.
Developers and engineers working on multimedia applications, web services, or tools that require efficient image compression and support for the AVIF format. It is particularly relevant for those integrating AVIF support into software, creating image conversion utilities, or optimizing media delivery pipelines.
Developers choose libavif because it is a portable, well-tested reference implementation of the AVIF standard with support for multiple AV1 codec backends. Its permissive BSD license, comprehensive feature set, and included command-line tools make it a reliable and flexible choice for adding AVIF capabilities without vendor lock-in.
Overview
libavif - Library for encoding and decoding .avif files
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding AVIF support to image processing applications
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