pyvips-binary
Binary distribution of libvips and dependencies for use with pyvips
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are using pyvips and want to avoid compiling libvips from source. The package is actively maintained, covers most common platforms, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a copyleft license that is generally compatible with open-source projects. Install it alongside pyvips for a simpler setup experience; it is optional but recommended for most users.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires pyvips to be installed separately; this package provides only the libvips binaries.
- Python 3.7 or later required.
- Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheel selection, but the package is actively maintained with a recent release and supports current Python versions (3.7–3.14).
License · maintenance · safety
LGPL-3.0-or-later (copyleft) — Licensed under LGPL-3.0-or-later (copyleft). Derivative works and distributions must comply with copyleft obligations; review your project's license compatibility before use.
last release 2026-08-12 (2 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-12 · 5 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 131,366 downloads/mo, #11,592 on PyPI
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pip install pyvips-binary
import pyvips
image = pyvips.Image.new_from_file('photo.jpg')
result = image.resize(0.5)- Whether pyvips-binary is required or optional when pyvips is already installed
- Performance or compatibility differences between CFFI API mode and other pyvips modes
- Whether all common platforms are covered by the available wheels
What it is and what it does
pyvips-binary is a companion package that bundles pre-compiled libvips binaries and their dependencies into platform-specific wheels. It is designed to simplify installation of pyvips when using CFFI's API mode, eliminating the need to compile libvips from source or manage system-level library dependencies. The package provides wheels for macOS (Intel and ARM), Linux (x86_64, aarch64, armv7l, musl), and Windows (32-bit, 64-bit, ARM64).
This is an optional component of the pyvips ecosystem—users can install pyvips alone and manage libvips separately, or use pyvips-binary to get pre-built binaries. The single runtime dependency is cffi, which pyvips itself requires for CFFI mode. The package is actively maintained, supports Python 3.7 through 3.14, and has no known security vulnerabilities.
Use it for
- Simplify pyvips setup on CI/CD pipelines by avoiding libvips compilation steps.
- Deploy image processing applications without requiring system-level libvips installation.
- Use pyvips on platforms where compiling libvips from source is difficult or slow.
- Ensure consistent libvips versions across development, testing, and production environments.
- Reduce installation time for projects that need fast image resizing, format conversion, or thumbnail generation.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are using pyvips and want to avoid compiling libvips from source.
The package is actively maintained, covers most common platforms, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a copyleft license that is generally compatible with open-source projects. Install it alongside pyvips for a simpler setup experience; it is optional but recommended for most users.
Install
pyvips-binary on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheel selection, but the package is actively maintained with a recent release and supports current Python versions (3.7–3.14). No known vulnerabilities.
Requires pyvips to be installed separately; this package provides only the libvips binaries. Python 3.7 or later required.
License in practice
Licensed under LGPL-3.0-or-later (copyleft). Derivative works and distributions must comply with copyleft obligations; review your project's license compatibility before use.
Quickstart
pip install pyvips-binary
import pyvips
image = pyvips.Image.new_from_file('photo.jpg')
result = image.resize(0.5)Verify before relying
- Whether pyvips-binary is required or optional when pyvips is already installed
- Performance or compatibility differences between CFFI API mode and other pyvips modes
- Whether all common platforms are covered by the available wheels
Package facts
| License | LGPL-3.0-or-later copyleft |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.7 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagecffi |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 2 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 131,366 / month, #11,592 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/StableEnvironment :: ConsoleIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: Science/ResearchLicense :: OSI Approved :: GNU Lesser General Public License v3 or later (LGPLv3+)Programming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonTopic :: Multimedia :: GraphicsTopic :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: Graphics Conversion |
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