babl: babl (pixel format translation library) babl: babl: babl is a dynamic, any to any, pixel format translation library. babl: babl: It allows converting between different methods of storing pixels known babl: as pixel formats that have with different bitdepths and other data babl: representations, color models and component permutations. babl: babl: A vocabulary to formulate new pixel formats from existing primitives is babl: provided as well as the framework to add new color models and data types. babl: