SkiaSharp.Extended
SkiaSharp.Extended brings powerful graphics utilities and .NET MAUI controls to your SkiaSharp projects—from blur hash placeholders to Lottie animations and confetti effects.
Getting Started
Install via NuGet:
# Core utilities
dotnet add package SkiaSharp.Extended
# MAUI controls (includes core)
dotnet add package SkiaSharp.Extended.UI.Maui
For MAUI projects, register the handler in MauiProgram.cs:
public static MauiApp CreateMauiApp()
{
var builder = MauiApp.CreateBuilder();
builder
.UseMauiApp<App>()
.UseSkiaSharp(); // Add this line
return builder.Build();
}
SkiaSharp.Extended
Core utilities for image processing, geometry, and path manipulation.
Blur Hash
Compact placeholder representations for images. Perfect for showing a beautiful blur while the full image loads.
| Original | Placeholder |
|---|---|
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Geometry Helpers
Create regular polygons, stars, and other shapes with simple method calls.
Path Interpolation
Smoothly morph between two paths for shape transitions and animations.
SkiaSharp.Extended.UI.Maui
Ready-to-use .NET MAUI controls for rich visual effects.
Lottie Animations
Play designer-created After Effects animations exported as Lottie JSON files.
Confetti Effects
Celebrate achievements with customizable particle explosions.
