LVGL is the most popular free and open source embedded graphics library to create beautiful UIs for any MCU, MPU and display type. It's supported by industry leading vendors and projects like Arm, STM32, NXP, Espressif, Nuvoton, Arduino, RT-Thread, Zephyr, NuttX, Adafruit and many more.
**Feature Rich**<br>
It has all the features to create modern and beautiful GUIs: 30+ built-in widgets, a powerful style system, web inspired layout managers, and a typography system supporting many languages. To integrate LVGL into your platform, all you need is at least 32kB RAM and 128 kB Flash, a C compiler, a frame buffer, and at least an 1/10 screen sized buffer for rendering.
**Services**<br>
Our team is ready to help you with graphics design, UI implementation and consulting services. Contact us if you need some support during the development of your next GUI project.
## :rocket: Features
**Free and Portable**
- A fully portable C (C++ compatible) library with no external dependencies.
- Can be compiled to any MCU or MPU, with any (RT)OS.
- Supports monochrome, ePaper, OLED or TFT displays, or even monitors. [Porting Guide](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/porting/project.html)
- Distributed under the MIT license, so you can easily use it in commercial projects too.
- Needs only 32kB RAM and 128 kB Flash, a frame buffer, and at least an 1/10 screen sized buffer for rendering.
- OS, External memory and GPU are supported but not required.
**Widgets, Styles, Layouts and more**
- 30+ built-in [Widgets](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/widgets/index.html): Button, Label, Slider, Chart, Keyboard, Meter, Arc, Table and many more.
- Flexible [Style system](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/overview/style.html) with ~100 style properties to customize any part of the widgets in any state.
- [Flexbox](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/layouts/flex.html) and [Grid](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/layouts/grid.html)-like layouts engines to automatically size and position the widgets in a responsive way.
- Texts are rendered with UTF-8 encoding supporting CJK, Thai, Hindi, Arabic, Persian writing systems.
- Word wrapping, kerning, text scrolling, sub-pixel rendering, Pinyin-IME Chinese input, Emojis in texts.
- Detailed [Documentation](https://docs.lvgl.io/) with [100+ simple examples](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/index.html)
- [Services](https://lvgl.io/services) such as User interface design, Implementation and Consulting to make UI development simpler and faster.
## :heart: Sponsor
If LVGL saved you a lot of time and money or you just had fun using it, consider [Supporting its Development](https://github.com/sponsors/lvgl).
**How do we spend the donations?**<br>
Our goal is to provide financial compensation for people who do the most for LVGL. It means not only the maintainers but anyone who implements a great feature should get a payment from the accumulated money. We use the donations to cover our operational costs like servers and related services.
**How to donate?**<br>
We use [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/lvgl) where you can easily send one time or recurring donations. You can also see all of our expenses in a transparent way.
**How to get paid for your contribution?**<br>
If someone implements or fixes an issue labeled as [Sponsored](https://github.com/lvgl/lvgl/labels/Sponsored) he or she will get a payment for that work. We estimate the required time, complexity and importance of the issue and set a price accordingly. To jump in just comment on a [Sponsored](https://github.com/lvgl/lvgl/labels/Sponsored) issue saying "Hi, I'd like to deal with it. This is how I'm planning to fix/implement it...". A work is considered ready when it's approved and merged by a maintainer. After that you can submit and expense at [opencollective.com](https://opencollective.com/lvgl) and you will receive the payment in a few days.
**Organizations supporting LVGL**<br>
[![Sponsors of LVGL](https://opencollective.com/lvgl/organizations.svg?width=600)](https://opencollective.com/lvgl)
**Individuals supporting LVGL**<br>
[![Backers of LVGL](https://opencollective.com/lvgl/individuals.svg?width=600)](https://opencollective.com/lvgl)
See some examples of creating widgets, using layouts and applying styles. You will find C and MicroPython code, and links to try out or edit the examples in an online MicroPython editor.
This list will guide you to get started with LVGL step-by-step.
**Get Familiar with LVGL**
1. Check the [Online demos](https://lvgl.io/demos) to see LVGL in action (3 minutes)
2. Read the [Introduction](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/intro/index.html) page of the documentation (5 minutes)
3. Get familiar with the basics on the [Quick overview](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/get-started/quick-overview.html) page (15 minutes)
**Start to Use LVGL**
4. Set up a [Simulator](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/integration/ide/pc-simulator.html#simulator) (10 minutes)
5. Try out some [Examples](https://github.com/lvgl/lvgl/tree/master/examples)
6. Port LVGL to a board. See the [Porting](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/porting/index.html) guide or check the ready to use [Projects](https://github.com/lvgl?q=lv_port_)
**Become a Pro**
7. Read the [Overview](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/overview/index.html) page to get a better understanding of the library (2-3 hours)
8. Check the documentation of the [Widgets](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/widgets/index.html) to see their features and usage
**Get Help and Help Others**
9. If you have questions go to the [Forum](http://forum.lvgl.io/)
10. Read the [Contributing](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/CONTRIBUTING.html) guide to see how you can help to improve LVGL (15 minutes)
## :handshake: Services
LVGL LLC was established to provide a solid background for LVGL library and to offer several type of services to help you in UI development. With 15+ years of experience in the user interface and graphics industry we can help you the bring your UI to the next level.
- **Graphics design** Our in-house graphics designers are experts in creating beautiful modern designs which fit to your product and the resources of your hardware.
- **UI implementation** We can also implement your UI based on the design you or we have created. You can be sure that we will make the most out of your hardware and LVGL. If a feature or widget is missing from LVGL, don't worry, we will implement it for you.
- **Consulting and Support** We can support you with consulting as well to avoid pricey and time consuming mistakes during the UI development.
- **Board certification** For companies who are offering development boards, or production ready kits we do board certification which shows how board can run LVGL.
Check out our [Demos](https://lvgl.io/demos) as reference. For more information take look at the [Services page](https://lvgl.io/services).
[Contact us](https://lvgl.io/#contact) and tell how we can help.
## :star2: Contributing
LVGL is an open project and contribution is very welcome. There are many ways to contribute from simply speaking about your project, through writing examples, improving the documentation, fixing bugs or even hosting your own project under the LVGL organization.
For a detailed description of contribution opportunities visit the [Contributing](https://docs.lvgl.io/master/CONTRIBUTING.html) section of the documentation.