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Pixbuf vs Pixelfed

A side-by-side look at Pixbuf and Pixelfed. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Pixbuf

Pixbuf

Photos & Graphics

Pixbuf is an image loading and manipulation library for GTK+. It provides facilities for loading images from files and memory, and has APIs for transforming and compositing pixmaps and icons. Pixbuf aims to make working with images in GTK+ applications easier.

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Pixelfed

Pixelfed

Social & Communications

Pixelfed is an open-source, federated alternative to Instagram. It allows users to post photos, videos, and comments in a social media platform that is decentralized and gives users more control over their data and privacy.

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