What is QOI (Quite OK Image Format)?
Definition
QOI is a fast, lossless image format designed for maximum encoding/decoding speed.
Features
- •Extremely fast encoding/decoding
- •Lossless compression
- •Simple specification
- •RGBA support
Advantages
- ✓40-50x faster than PNG
- ✓Good compression ratios
- ✓Tiny implementation (~300 lines)
Use Cases
- ▶Game development
- ▶Real-time applications
- ▶Embedded systems
How to Open
QOI-compatible viewers, custom tools.
Developer & Release
Created by Dominic Szablewski. Released in 2021.