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๐Ÿž A fast, open-source, modern image viewer for 90+ formats โ€“ including WEBP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, JXL, HEIC and more โ€“ built for smooth browsing across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

C# โ—‡ avalonia NOASSERTION
โ˜…14.5KSTARS
โ‘‚755FORKS
!225ISSUES
๐Ÿ†#711GLOBAL RANK
๐Ÿ”ฅ77DAYS TRENDING
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Window7 days30 days90 days
Stars gained+84+363+1.1K
Per day121212
Forks gained+4+15+38

ImageGlass gained 363 stars in the last 30 days, about 12 a day, and now has 14.5K. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 1K stars a year. It ranks #22 among C# repositories and #711 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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๐Ÿ’ก Overview

ImageGlass is an open-source project written in C#: ๐Ÿž A fast, open-source, modern image viewer for 90+ formats โ€“ including WEBP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, JXL, HEIC and more โ€“ built for smooth browsing across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in avalonia, avif, cross-platform. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass.git
cd ImageGlass

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C# environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

ImageGlass coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed ImageGlass into C# backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

1

Install ImageGlass using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ImageGlass.

3

Import ImageGlass into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `ImageGlass --help` to verify successful setup.

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 14,527 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION license.
Built in C# for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

โš ๏ธ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C# and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

d2phap/ImageGlass is currently ranked #711 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ImageGlass do? +

๐Ÿž A fast, open-source, modern image viewer for 90+ formats โ€“ including WEBP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, JXL, HEIC and more โ€“ built for smooth browsing across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

What language is ImageGlass written in? +

The primary language is C#. Topics include: avalonia, avif, cross-platform, csharp, dotnet.

Is ImageGlass actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 225 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does ImageGlass have? +

ImageGlass has 14,527 stars and 755 forks on GitHub.

How does ImageGlass rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 14,527 stars, d2phap/ImageGlass is ranked #711 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #22 among C# projects.

What license is ImageGlass distributed under? +

The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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