LIBPNG: PNG reference library
by Cosmin Truta & Glenn Randers-Pehrson
- Version
- 1.6.59
- Size
- 5.4 MB
- Updated
- Publisher
- Cosmin Truta & Glenn Randers-Pehrson
- Category
- Design
- Files
- 4
About LIBPNG: PNG reference library
Reference library for supporting the Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format.
Reference library for supporting the Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format.
At a glance
LIBPNG: PNG reference library is a open source design app published by Cosmin Truta & Glenn Randers-Pehrson (libpng.sourceforge.net). Reference library for supporting the Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format.
SOFTGIT offers 4 files for LIBPNG: PNG reference library covering Windows, macOS, Linux, Server Operating Systems, BSD/Unix, 5.4 MB in total. The version listed is v1.6.59, last updated on September 30, 2026.
LIBPNG: PNG reference library belongs to the Design category, alongside The FreeType Project, Scribus, Skim. Browse related apps below to compare alternatives.
Download LIBPNG: PNG reference library v1.6.59
| File | SHA-256 | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| libpng-1.6.59.tar.gzTAR.GZLinux | Listed on SourceForge | 1.5 MB | Download |
| libpng-1.6.59.tar.xzTAR.XZmacOS | d80dd2a38a37f803cb9b6ac7b14bd6e74ddc3b654780a8380bdf93523fdb4389 |
1.0 MB | Download |
| lpng1659.7z7Z | Listed on SourceForge | 1.0 MB | Download |
| lpng1659.zipZIPWindows | f9c25642d4cea09eb5c065538cb8afe870823ebf1da9d7c3c0f2a1d760a6c700 |
1.8 MB | Download |
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LIBPNG: PNG reference library system requirements
- Operating system
- Linux, Server Operating Systems, BSD/Unix, Windows
- License
- zlib/libpng License
- Written in
- C
- Download size
- 1.0 MB (libpng-1.6.59.tar.xz)
- Project page
- sourceforge.net/projects/libpng
LIBPNG: PNG reference library FAQ
Is LIBPNG: PNG reference library free and open source?
LIBPNG: PNG reference library is distributed under zlib/libpng License according to SourceForge. You can download it free of charge.
Which operating systems does LIBPNG: PNG reference library support?
SourceForge lists Linux, Server Operating Systems, BSD/Unix, Windows for LIBPNG: PNG reference library.
Where does the LIBPNG: PNG reference library download come from?
The Download button takes you to the official SourceForge download for LIBPNG: PNG reference library (sourceforge.net/projects/libpng). SOFTGIT does not modify or re-host the file.
What is LIBPNG: PNG reference library written in?
SourceForge lists C.
Is LIBPNG: PNG reference library free to download?
Yes. LIBPNG: PNG reference library is listed as “Open Source” and the download from SOFTGIT is free of charge.
How do I download LIBPNG: PNG reference library?
Open the “Download” section on this page and press Download. You are taken to the official SourceForge download for LIBPNG: PNG reference library; the file itself is hosted by SourceForge.
Is LIBPNG: PNG reference library safe to install?
SOFTGIT links to the files exactly as published on the official SourceForge project page (sourceforge.net/projects/libpng). Nothing is repackaged or wrapped. Compare the checksum shown on this page, where available, with the downloaded file.
Which platforms does LIBPNG: PNG reference library support?
The files listed here target Windows, macOS, Linux, Server Operating Systems, BSD/Unix.
How big is the LIBPNG: PNG reference library download?
All files together are 5.4 MB.
Who makes LIBPNG: PNG reference library?
LIBPNG: PNG reference library is developed by Cosmin Truta & Glenn Randers-Pehrson (http://libpng.sourceforge.net/index.html).
What is the latest version of LIBPNG: PNG reference library?
The latest version listed on SOFTGIT is v1.6.59, updated on September 30, 2026.
Provenance
- Publisher
- Cosmin Truta & Glenn Randers-Pehrson
- Source
- libpng.sourceforge.net
- Last check
- 4 days ago
- License
- zlib/libpng License
- Imported from
- Source: sourceforge.net/projects/libpng