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Version 1.6.0
An image processing library written entirely in JavaScript.
Version 0.34.5
High performance Node.js image processing, the fastest module to resize JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF and TIFF images
Choosing between Jimp and Sharp? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.
Sharp leads with 38.2M weekly downloads — roughly 18.3x more. Jimp has 2.1M weekly downloads. Higher download counts generally indicate broader community adoption and a larger ecosystem of tutorials, plugins, and support.
Sharp has the smallest gzipped bundle at 156.3 KB. Jimp comes in at 204.2 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.
Sharp has an overall health score of 79/100 (very good), with strong maintenance, security, popularity scores. Jimp has an overall health score of 61/100 (good), with strong security, popularity scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics.
Choose Jimp if you value large community support, strong security track record. Choose Sharp if you value massive community and ecosystem, strong security track record.
Both Jimp and Sharp are solid choices for JavaScript development. Sharp has the edge in overall health score (79/100), while each package brings unique strengths to the table. Evaluate them based on your project's priorities — whether that's community size, bundle efficiency, or maintenance activity — and choose the one that aligns best with your requirements.