# Sharp

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/sharp
- **Category:** Image Optimization
- **Homepage:** https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com
- **Also known as:** sharp
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T22:07:02.938Z

## vioscaleAI score

**61.5 / 100**, confidence 34% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 0 | 0.07 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 85.1 | 0.026 | 2.2 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.079 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 87.5 | 0.063 | 5.5 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 39.5 | 0.094 | 3.7 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 99.4 | 0.052 | 5.2 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 68 | 0.042 | 2.9 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-09-01, [verify at source](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

A Node.js library that efficiently transforms images between multiple formats—JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, and TIFF—supporting operations like resizing, rotation, and compositing with optimized memory usage and multi-core processing.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI, macOS, Linux, Windows
- **Deployment:** Self-hosted

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Image Optimization. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Capabilities** | |
| Architecture model | Local CLI compression utility |
| On the fly URL parameter resizing and cropping | - |
| Auto webp avif format negotiation via browser headers | - |
| AI smart crop face detection centering | - |
| Lossless and perceptual lossy compression algorithms | - |
| Global CDN edge delivery network included | - |
| Watermarking and text overlay via URL API | - |
| Video transcoding and gif to mp4 conversion | - |
| Svg sanitization and optimization | - |
| Dashboard analytics for bandwidth cache hit ratio | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - |
| ISO 27001 | - |
| Pricing model | - |

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v0.35.4](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.4) | 2026-08-26 | stable |
| [v0.35.4-rc.0](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.4-rc.0) | 2026-08-25 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.3](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.3) | 2026-07-01 | stable |
| [v0.35.3-rc.2](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.3-rc.2) | 2026-06-30 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.3-rc.1](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.3-rc.1) | 2026-06-27 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.2](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.2) | 2026-06-19 | stable |
| [v0.35.2-rc.2](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.2-rc.2) | 2026-06-18 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.2-rc.1](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.2-rc.1) | 2026-06-18 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.2-rc.0](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.2-rc.0) | 2026-06-16 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.1](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.1) | 2026-06-11 | stable |
| [v0.35.1-rc.1](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.1-rc.1) | 2026-06-11 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.1-rc.0](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.1-rc.0) | 2026-06-11 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.0](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.0) | 2026-06-10 | stable |
| [v0.35.0-rc.8](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.0-rc.8) | 2026-06-10 | prerelease |
| [v0.35.0-rc.7](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases/tag/v0.35.0-rc.7) | 2026-06-10 | prerelease |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 4 (2 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=sharp&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### What is Sharp?

A Node.js library that efficiently transforms images between multiple formats—JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, and TIFF—supporting operations like resizing, rotation, and compositing with optimized memory usage and multi-core processing. It is indexed under Image Optimization.

_Source: [https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com)._

### Is Sharp free to use?

Sharp is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

_Source: [https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com)._

### What platforms does Sharp support?

Sharp supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

_Source: [https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com)._

### Can Sharp be self-hosted?

Yes. Sharp can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

_Source: [https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com)._

### Is Sharp open source?

Yes. Sharp is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.

_Source: [https://github.com/lovell/sharp](https://github.com/lovell/sharp)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.trust_center | https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com/security | [link](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |
| security.scorecard | 6.8 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/lovell/sharp) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":4,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=sharp&per_page=100","last_12m":2,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=sharp&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 17 | [link](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.dependent_repos | 178,353 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Flovell%2Fsharp) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) |
| adoption.github_stars | 32,644 | [link](https://github.com/lovell/sharp) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | JavaScript | [link](https://github.com/lovell/sharp) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/lovell/sharp) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 1 | [link](https://github.com/lovell/sharp/releases) | 2026-09-08 | 70% (medium) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A Node.js library that efficiently transforms images between multiple formats—JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, and TIFF—supporting operations like resizing, rotation, and compositing with optimized memory usage and multi-core processing. It is indexed under Image Optimization.","source":"https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com","question":"What is Sharp?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sharp is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com","question":"Is Sharp free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sharp supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com","question":"What platforms does Sharp support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Sharp can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com","question":"Can Sharp be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Sharp is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/lovell/sharp","question":"Is Sharp open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://sharp.pixelplumbing.com) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) |

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