In this article we recommend the finest image processing libraries. All free and open source goodness.
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Category: Graphics
SimpleITK – image analysis toolkit
SimpleITK is an image analysis toolkit with many components supporting general filtering operations, image segmentation and registration.
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Mahotas – library of fast computer vision algorithms
Mahotas is a library of fast computer vision algorithms (all implemented in C++ for speed) operating over NumPy arrays.
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scikit-image – collection of algorithms for image processing
scikit-image is an image processing library implementing algorithms and utilities for use in research, education and industry applications.
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picopt – multi format lossless image optimizer
picopt is a multi format lossless image optimizer that uses external tools.
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pho – lightweight image viewer
pho (pronounced like the first syllable in “photo”) is a lightweight program for viewing large numbers of images quickly,
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catimg – renders images in the terminal
catimg renders images in the terminal. It supports JPEG, PNG and GIF formats.
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pxv – instant feature rich terminal image viewer
pxv is an instant feature rich terminal image viewer. It claims to be as fast as catimg, if not faster.
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iv – command-line image viewer
iv is a command-line image viewer which uses Sixel, iTerm Inline Images, or Kitty graphics protocols where available.
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11 Meritorious Free and Open Source Modelers
This article identifies 11 modelers that stand out from the others. We only feature free and open source software here.
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imv – X11/Wayland image viewer
imv is a command line image viewer intended for use with tiling window managers.
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Dust3D – cross-platform 3D modeling
Dust3D is a cross-platform 3D modeling software that makes it easy to create low poly 3D models for video games, 3D printing, and more.
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Blockbench – low poly 3D model editor
Blockbench is a modern model editor for low-poly and boxy models with pixel art textures.
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Save Time and Effort with these Excellent Free and Open Source Batch Image Processors
Batch image processors are often underrated and don’t get the attention they deserve. Here’s our verdict.
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Maverick Model 3D – triangle-based 3D model editor
Maverick Model 3D is a 3D model editor that supports skeletal and vertex frame animations.
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CharMorph – character creation tool for Blender
CharMorph is a character creation tool for Blender. It uses base meshes and morphs from ManuelbastioniLAB/MB-Lab
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VisioNomicon – leverages GPT-4o to rename image files
VisioNomicon is a powerful Python-based command-line utility tool designed to rename image files using the capabilities of GPT-4o.
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E-Mage – cross-platform tool for losslessly image compression
E-Mage is a cross-platform tool for losslessly image compression.
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XL Converter – easy-to-use image converter for modern formats
XL Converter is billed as an easy-to-use image converter for modern formats.
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vipsdisp – tiny GTK+ image viewer
vipsdisp displays an image with libvips and GTK4. This is supposed to be a slightly useful image viewer.
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