Version 2.88.6
Compatibility and native dependency refresh · Released September 21, 2023 · NuGet · GitHub Release
API changes · SkiaSharp API diff · HarfBuzzSharp 7.3.0
Highlights
This 2.88 servicing release refreshes the bundled native dependencies and restores the no-SIMD browser builds needed by stricter environments. It keeps the line compatible across Safari, Edge Enhanced Security, and existing image and text workloads without introducing breaking changes.
Breaking Changes
None in this release.
New Features
Images & Documents
- Updated native image codecs — Refreshes libjpeg-turbo to 3.0.0 and WebP to 1.3.2 for the 2.88 line. (#2581, #2623)
Text & Fonts
- Updated HarfBuzz runtime — Moves the bundled text shaping stack to HarfBuzz 7.3.0. (#2577)
Bug Fixes
- Restored no-SIMD browser builds — Brings back the builds needed for Edge Enhanced Security and Safari scenarios. (#2618)
Platform Support
| Platform | What's New |
|---|---|
| 🌐 WebAssembly | Restored no-SIMD builds for stricter browser environments |
| 📦 General | Updated libjpeg-turbo, WebP, and HarfBuzz dependencies |
Community Contributors ❤️
| Contributor | What They Did |
|---|---|
| @jeromelaban | Restored the no-SIMD browser builds used by Edge Enhanced Security and Safari |
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Unreleased
Updated WebP and restored the no-SIMD browser build variants before the stable tag was cut.
Preview 1 (August 30, 2023)
Introduced the HarfBuzz 7.3.0 and libjpeg-turbo 3.0.0 refresh for the 2.88.6 line.