Fossil Image by Fossil Logic

Fossil Image is a lightweight, portable image processing and manipulation library written in pure C with zero external dependencies. Designed for simplicity and speed, Fossil Image supports image loading, saving, and basic transformations across a wide range of formats. Whether you need to handle images in embedded applications, cross-platform tools, or custom pipelines, Fossil Image delivers reliability with minimal overhead.

Key Features

• Cross-Platform Support
  Runs seamlessly across desktop, server, and embedded platforms.

• Zero External Dependencies
  Built entirely in portable C for a consistent, dependency-free experience.

• Image Format Support
  Handles popular image formats (e.g., PNG, BMP, JPEG) with a focus on speed and correctness.

• Lightweight and Efficient
  Optimized for small binaries and low memory usage, perfect for resource-constrained systems.

• Self-Contained & Auditable
  Straightforward, review-friendly code suitable for safety-critical projects.

• Modular Design
  Provides core image utilities while allowing easy extension for advanced processing needs.

Prerequisites

To get started, ensure you have the following installed:

• Meson Build System: If you don’t have Meson 1.8.0 or newer installed, follow the installation instructions on the official Meson website.

Adding Dependency

Adding via Meson Git Wrap

To add a git-wrap, place a .wrap file in subprojects with the Git repo URL and revision, then use dependency('fossil-image') in meson.build so Meson can fetch and build it automatically.

Integrate the Dependency:

Add the fossil-image.wrap file in your subprojects directory and include the following content:

[wrap-git]
url = https://github.com/fossillogic/fossil-image.git
revision = v0.1.0

[provide]
dependency_names = fossil-image

Note: For the best experience, always use the latest releases. Visit the releases page for the latest versions.

Build Configuration Options

Customize your build with the following Meson options: • Enable Tests To run the built-in test suite, configure Meson with:

meson setup builddir -Dwith_test=enabled

Tests Double as Samples

The project is designed so that test cases serve two purposes:

• ✅ Unit Tests – validate the framework’s correctness.
• 📖 Usage Samples – demonstrate how to use these libraries through test cases.

This approach keeps the codebase compact and avoids redundant “hello world” style examples.
Instead, the same code that proves correctness also teaches usage.

This mirrors the Meson build system itself, which tests its own functionality by using Meson to test Meson.
In the same way, Fossil Logic validates itself by demonstrating real-world usage in its own tests via Fossil Test.

meson test -C builddir -v

Running the test suite gives you both verification and practical examples you can learn from.

Contributing and Support

For those interested in contributing, reporting issues, or seeking support, please open an issue on the project repository or visit the Fossil Logic Docs for more information. Your feedback and contributions are always welcome.