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Skia

Handles shapes, Bzier curves, path effects, and hardware acceleration for 2D graphics.

Made by Google

  • software-library

  • Vector Graphic

  • Api

  • graphics

  • programming

What is Skia?

Skia is a robust open-source 2D graphics library that enables the creation of diverse visual elements across a wide range of platforms and devices. This library offers a comprehensive set of tools, including the ability to render shapes, Bzier curves, and path effects, all with hardware acceleration for optimal performance. Skia's cross-platform compatibility makes it a versatile choice, serving as the graphics engine for prominent applications such as Google Chrome, Chrome OS, Android, Mozilla Firefox, and Firefox OS, among others. Leveraging the BSD Free Software License, Skia is freely available for use by developers and organizations, promoting collaboration and widespread adoption

Highlights

  • Extensive 2D graphics capabilities, including shapes, Bzier curves, and path effects
  • Hardware acceleration for enhanced performance
  • Cross-platform compatibility, supporting a variety of software and hardware platforms
  • Used as the graphics engine for major web browsers and operating systems
  • Available under the BSD Free Software License for open-source development

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Android
  • Linux
  • Windows

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Rendering with graphics card

    • Rendering

    • C++