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Dec 21, 2021 · Fundamentals

Why the New QOI Image Format Is Gaining 3K Stars on GitHub

The Quite OK Image Format (QOI) is an open‑source, lossless image format that promises PNG‑like file sizes with 20‑50× faster encoding and 3‑4× faster decoding, has a tiny C implementation, and has quickly attracted thousands of stars and community interest on GitHub.