The objectives of the ImageMagick project are to: Use an open development model. Encourage new developers to join the project. Avoid unnecessary source code churn. Establish and preserve both a stable API and ABI. Use efficient coding practices resulting in fast code. Improve memory efficiency. Use a release process which assures a working product. Maintain an accurate ChangeLog. Value, and respect the contributions of developers, and observe and respect the copyrights of other projects. "Image manipulation software that works like magick"