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"