Reference

Reference pages provide fast boundary checks rather than replacing each project’s official API documentation. For a version-sensitive claim, confirm the toolchain here, then return to the relevant recipe or troubleshooting page for context.

Quick lookup

Version compatibility

See the actual govips, sharp, pyvips, CLI, and underlying libvips combinations. Version matrix

Cross-binding operations

Compare common load, geometry, composition, colour, and export operations. Operation map

Default differences

Compare encoder defaults and see why byte-for-byte identity cannot be assumed. Default differences

Format support

Separate available loaders, native savers, binding helpers, and system build options. Format and codec matrix

Terms and errors

Map a frequent term or error string to an explanation and diagnosis page. Glossary and error index

Ecosystem timeline

Browse significant libvips, govips, pyvips, and sharp releases and articles. Ecosystem timeline

Scope of the data

Versions and defaults apply only to the verification boundary stated on each page. Recheck official sources and executed results when releases, operation parameters, or system build options change.

Where to go next

Open Recipes for complete operation code, or Troubleshooting to work backwards from a symptom.