A fast image processing library with low memory needs.
Publisher’s description
What is libvips?
libvips by libvips is open-source Windows software. It is written in Makefile.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.18.7, released on September 26, 2026. The version history goes back to March 12, 2025: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (libvips/build-win64-mxe) has 119 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: libvips is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is libvips safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
78E56BA30C267BA32FF965200534BD5721364CADBEAD8C4D595E44B58DFEFF15· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 5.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.18.7Latest | September 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.18.6 | August 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.18.5 | August 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.18.4 | July 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.18.2 | April 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.18.1 | March 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.18.0 | December 17, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.17.2 | September 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id libvips.libvips -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- libvips
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/libvips/build-win64-mxe
- Written in
- Makefile
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 8.18.7
- Released
- September 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 5.8
- GitHub stars
- 119
- GitHub forks
- 33
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- libvips.libvips
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is libvips free?
Yes. libvips is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.
Is libvips safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install libvips with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does libvips run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of libvips?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 12, 2025.
Can I use libvips without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.