Show HN: Header-only GIF decoder in pure C – no malloc, easy to use
FerkiHN
created: July 23, 2025, 11:36 a.m. | updated: July 23, 2025, 3 p.m.
I built a lightweight GIF decoder in pure C, ideal for embedded or performance-critical environments.
It’s header-only, zero dynamic memory allocations, and fully platform-independent.
Supports both static and animated GIFs, with turbo and safe decoding modes.
Works great on microcontrollers, IoT devices, and anything with a framebuffer.
Would love feedback or ideas where this could be useful.
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