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SkiaSharp 4.0 Released with Enhanced Features and Stability
Key points
- First stable release of SkiaSharp v4.148.0
- Introduces full OpenType variable font support
- Cleaner API with improved performance and security
- Includes animated WebP encoding capabilities
Release Details
SkiaSharp 4.148.0 marks the first stable release of version 4, building on the earlier preview versions. It consolidates all preview work into a stable package for developers ready to upgrade.
New Features and Improvements
The release includes enhanced support for OpenType variable fonts, enabling full axis control, and new capabilities for color font palettes. It also introduces animated WebP encoding through SKWebpEncoder, allowing for dynamic image rendering.
API and Performance Enhancements
SkiaSharp v4 features a redesigned API that eliminates legacy functions, making it cleaner and more efficient. Critical improvements were made to the object lifecycle management, fixing potential issues such as use-after-free crashes.
Modernization Efforts
The testing infrastructure has transitioned to xUnit v3 and now utilizes reproducible Docker images, enhancing build reliability. Additionally, all bundled native dependencies have been updated to include the latest security patches.
Community Engagement
To celebrate the release, the .NET Foundation and Uno Platform are hosting a half-day event showcasing the new features of SkiaSharp v4, aimed at helping developers maximize the library's capabilities.
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Primary sources
GitHub google/skia GitHub mattleibow/931bea02db94ec769f884513a881cab8 GitHub mono/SkiaSharpReporting from
SkiaSharp 4.148.0 is now released as the first stable version of v4, enhancing cross-platform 2D graphics in .NET. This update includes improved performance, new capabilities like animated WebP encoding, and a cleaner API, making it a significant upgrade for developers using this graphics library.