01 / OVERVIEW
Overview
SimdSkia is an independent C# 2D engine for drawing, fonts, basic text layout, and image encoding and decoding. CPU rendering is the default, with optional Vulkan and Windows Direct2D backends. Avalonia integration packages make it possible to evaluate managed rendering in cross-platform desktop applications.
02 / CAPABILITIES
Key capabilities
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C# drawing, fonts, basic text layout, and image codecs
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CPU rendering with optional Vulkan / Direct2D backends
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Avalonia integration and partial SkiaSharp source-API compatibility
03 / POSSIBILITIES
Ideas to explore
- Study C# graphics, glyph rendering, and pixel compositing
- Evaluate rendering backends in Avalonia desktop examples
- Compare startup, allocation, memory, and visual quality in specific workloads
04 / GET STARTED
Getting started
Before you begin
- Matching .NET, Avalonia, and preview-package versions from the README
- The relevant system APIs and drivers for GPU backends
- Evaluate API, font, and whole-page visual differences before migrating
Get the project
dotnet add package SimdSkia.Avalonia.Desktop --prereleaseNext steps
- For a new desktop example, start with the SimdSkia.Avalonia.Desktop preview package.
- Configure startup code as documented; installing the package alone is insufficient.
- Test real application pages for visual quality, performance, and memory before migrating.
05 / SCOPE & STATUS
Current boundaries
Currently a preview. Full API and whole-page visual parity have not passed all checks. A macOS GPU backend has not been implemented.
This introduction is based on the public README. Consult the repository for current versions, licenses, and supported features.
Updated 2026-10-27