crates.io · crates:png

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PNG decoding and encoding library in pure Rust

Latest stable version	0.18.1
Published	2026-02-14 16:24:10 UTC
Install	`cargo add png`
Minimum Rust version (rust-version)	`Rust ≥ 1.73`
License	MIT OR Apache-2.0
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-10-08 14:57:09 UTC
Sources	api.osv.dev, crates.io

Maintenance

Activity	slowing down
Last stable release	2026-02-14 16:24:10 UTC · 236 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	1
Published versions	61

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Version history

Version	Published
`0.18.1`	2026-02-14 16:24:10 UTC
`0.18.0`	2025-08-29 16:47:32 UTC
`0.17.16`	2024-12-20 07:54:34 UTC
`0.17.15`	2024-12-07 01:22:58 UTC
`0.17.14`	2024-09-27 19:04:54 UTC
`0.17.13`	2024-02-19 00:20:37 UTC
`0.17.12` withdrawn	2024-02-16 06:38:56 UTC
`0.17.11`	2024-01-13 20:06:01 UTC
`0.17.10`	2023-08-18 05:18:39 UTC
`0.17.9`	2023-06-10 18:33:03 UTC
`0.17.8`	2023-04-11 00:09:27 UTC
`0.17.7`	2022-10-30 20:14:13 UTC
`0.17.6`	2022-09-05 19:02:59 UTC
`0.17.5`	2022-03-02 00:07:00 UTC
`0.17.4`	2022-02-26 17:13:48 UTC
`0.17.3`	2022-02-12 12:48:17 UTC
`0.17.2`	2021-10-08 18:24:30 UTC
`0.17.1`	2021-08-29 19:15:46 UTC
`0.17.0`	2021-08-14 21:05:21 UTC
`0.16.8`	2020-12-08 20:55:33 UTC

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Version compatibility

Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).

Runtime	Newest compatible version
`rust 1.63`	`0.17.16`
`rust 1.70`	`0.17.16`
`rust 1.75`	`0.18.1`
`rust 1.80`	`0.18.1`
`rust 1.85`	`0.18.1`
`rust 1.90`	`0.18.1`

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of png?

The latest stable version of png is 0.18.1, published on 2026-02-14. Verified by Vigia on 2026-10-08.

How do I install the latest version of png?

Run cargo add png. The latest stable version is 0.18.1 (verified 2026-10-08).

Is png deprecated?

No. png is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Rust version does png require?

png 0.18.1 declares this requirement: Rust ≥ 1.73.

Does png 0.18.1 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect png 0.18.1 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is png still maintained?

png published 1 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 236 days ago. Activity: slowing down.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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