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a52dec for Mac

Library for decoding ATSC A/52 streams (AKA 'AC-3')

Quick answer: a52dec is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install a52dec. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 49 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What a52dec is

a52dec is a command-line tool for macOS: library for decoding ATSC A/52 streams (AKA 'AC-3').

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install a52dec

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install a52dec.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install a52dec on Mac?

Run brew install a52dec in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is a52dec open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does a52dec run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is a52dec?

It was installed 49 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4594 in this catalogue.

What version of a52dec is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.0.