OpenSource
Open-Source Design Editor SDKs: A Developer's Guide to Choosing the Right Solution
Most open-source libraries offer canvas, SVG, or rendering tools - but none provide a full, production-ready design editor. This guide explains what these libraries actually deliver, the pros, cons, and how IMG.LY CE.SDK compares.
19 min read
Open-Source Photo Editing SDKs vs IMG.LY CE.SDK: An Honest Comparison for Developers
Compare popular open-source photo editing tools with IMG.LY CE.SDK. See where OSS shines, where it falls short, and what you need to consider when choosing between DIY image processing and a full, production-ready editing solution.
15 min read
Best Open Source Video Editor SDKs: 2026 Roundup
Looking for the best open source video editor SDKs? Read this blog to get a comparison of the top solutions: FFmpeg, MoviePy, OpenShot Library, GStreamer, Remotion, and a commercial alternative: IMG.LY CE.SDK.
17 min read
Build vs. Buy: Is Fabric.js Right for You
This blog article provides a detailed comparison between Fabric.js and IMG.LY’s CreativeEditor SDK (CE.SDK) for teams building in-product design editors. It outlines the strengths of Fabric.js as a low-level canvas library, but focuses on the growing limitations teams face as they scale.
10 min read
IMG.LY Announces Open Source JavaScript Library for In-Browser Background Removal
Seamlessly remove backgrounds in-browser with ease. Empower your creativity and protect data privacy. Learn how!
How To Crop an Image in React
In this article, you will learn to crop an image in JavaScript. Specifically, you will see how to achieve this goal with the react-image-crop React library.
7 min read