QOI
A simple, fast, lossless image format with compression comparable to PNG and a single-file C/C++ library.
What is QOI?
QOI (Quite OK Image Format) is a lossless image compression format and single-file C/C++ library designed for high-speed encoding and decoding. It solves the need for a simple, fast alternative to PNG that maintains reasonable compression ratios without complex dependencies.
Developers and engineers working on graphics applications, game engines, embedded systems, or tools where fast image loading/saving and minimal library footprint are important.
Developers choose QOI for its exceptional simplicity, speed, and ease of integration—the entire reference implementation is a single header file with no dependencies, making it trivial to drop into projects.
Overview
The “Quite OK Image Format” for fast, lossless image compression
Use Cases
Best For
- Fast loading of texture assets in game engines
- Embedded systems with limited processing power
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