Open source image projects
Every project in the registry tagged image, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
High performance Node.js image processing, the fastest module to resize JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and TIFF images. Uses the libvips library.
Fast and secure standalone server for resizing, processing, and converting images on the fly
Fast, simple, scalable, Docker-ready HTTP microservice for high-level image processing
Fast, secure image processing server and Go library, using libvips
Browser extension for reverse image search, available for Chrome, Edge and Safari
Cross-platform desktop GUI app to clean image metadata
A tool to convert a Wallpaper's color scheme / palette, OCR with VLM's Traditional & Hybrid, Image Compression ,color palette extraction, image upsacling with
🏳️🌈 Media downloader from any sites, including Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, BlueSky, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, OnlyFans, YouTube, Pinterest, PornHub, XHamste
Finds larger/original versions of images and videos
A self-hosted, respource aware file conversion server supporting 488 formats in 26 languages.
自部署的摄影作品网站，支持多种功能特性。PicImpact，分享你和世界！
A highly extensible private cloud storage solution for individuals and teams, featuring AI-powered semantic search.
U++ is a C++ cross-platform rapid application development framework focused on programmer's productivity. It includes a set of libraries (GUI, SQL, Network etc.
FerrumPix is a desktop photo management and editing application for Linux, Windows and macOS.
A self-hosted non-invasive single-binary photo gallery with a focus on speed and simplicity.
A fast image viewer and editor for your browser and desktop
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source image projects are there?
This registry tracks 16 projects tagged image, with 73,781 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is sharp at 32,817 stars.
Are these image projects free to use?
Yes — 16 of the 16 carry an explicit open-source licence across 4 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which image project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these image projects still maintained?
14 of the 16 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.