pilkit
A collection of utilities and processors for the Python Imaging Library.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you work with Pillow and want a cleaner, more readable API for common tasks. The low install friction, permissive BSD license, and Production/Stable status make it a safe choice. The aging maintenance status (last release 2023-09-27) is not a blocker for stable image processing use cases, but monitor the repository if you need active development or support for newer Python versions.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Pillow to be installed as a runtime dependency.
- Low friction installation with a single runtime dependency on Pillow.
- The package is in Production/Stable status but aging—last release was 2023-09-27, though the repository remains unarchived and active.
License · maintenance · safety
BSD (permissive) — BSD license is permissive, allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions—suitable for most projects.
last release 2023-09-27 (1052 days) · last repo commit 2026-01-17 · 199 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 595,266 downloads/mo, #5,841 on PyPI
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pip install pilkit
from pilkit.processors import ResizeToFit
from Pillow import Image
img = Image.open('image.png')
processor = ResizeToFit(100, 100)
new_img = processor.process(img)- Whether the package actively maintains compatibility with Python versions beyond 3.11.
- Current status of community support and response time on the GitHub issue tracker.
- Whether recent commits exist beyond the last release date of 2023-09-27.
What it is and what it does
PILKit is a lightweight wrapper around Pillow that exposes a simpler, more intuitive API for common image manipulation tasks. It provides a set of processor classes—such as ResizeToFit, ResizeToFill, SmartResize, and Adjust—that handle image transformations with a consistent interface. You instantiate a processor with your desired parameters, call its process() method on a Pillow Image object, and get back the modified image. For complex workflows, ProcessorPipeline lets you chain multiple processors together.
Beyond processors, PILKit includes utility functions for preparing images for saving (handling transparency and quantizing), gracefully saving images while avoiding common errors, and converting between image formats, extensions, and MIME types. The package is stable and permissively licensed under BSD, making it a straightforward choice for projects that need readable, maintainable image processing code.
Use it for
- Resize and thumbnail images to fit specific dimensions in web applications or batch processing.
- Apply sequential image transformations using ProcessorPipeline to chain processors together.
- Prepare images for saving with automatic format conversion and transparency preservation.
- Convert between image formats and MIME types programmatically in file upload handlers.
- Build image processing workflows that are easier to read and maintain than direct Pillow calls.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you work with Pillow and want a cleaner, more readable API for common tasks.
The low install friction, permissive BSD license, and Production/Stable status make it a safe choice. The aging maintenance status (last release 2023-09-27) is not a blocker for stable image processing use cases, but monitor the repository if you need active development or support for newer Python versions.
Install
pilkit on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation with a single runtime dependency on Pillow. The package is in Production/Stable status but aging—last release was 2023-09-27, though the repository remains unarchived and active.
Requires Pillow to be installed as a runtime dependency.
License in practice
BSD license is permissive, allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions—suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pilkit
from pilkit.processors import ResizeToFit
from Pillow import Image
img = Image.open('image.png')
processor = ResizeToFit(100, 100)
new_img = processor.process(img)Verify before relying
- Whether the package actively maintains compatibility with Python versions beyond 3.11.
- Current status of community support and response time on the GitHub issue tracker.
- Whether recent commits exist beyond the last release date of 2023-09-27.
Package facts
| License | BSD permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagePillow |
| Maintenance | Aging 1,052 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 595,266 / month, #5,841 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Utilities |
Evidence: pilkit-3.0-py3-none-any.whl
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