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LIBPNG: PNG reference library

by Cosmin Truta & Glenn Randers-Pehrson

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Version
1.6.59
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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.

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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?

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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
Last check
4 days ago
License
zlib/libpng License
Imported from
Source: sourceforge.net/projects/libpng