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advancecomp for Mac

Recompression utilities for .PNG, .MNG, .ZIP, and .GZ files

Quick answer: advancecomp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install advancecomp. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence. It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What advancecomp is

advancecomp is a command-line tool for macOS: recompression utilities for .PNG, .MNG, .ZIP, and .GZ files.

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-3.0-only licence.

How to install advancecomp

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

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 advancecomp on Mac?

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

Is advancecomp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-only licence.

Does advancecomp 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 advancecomp?

It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7160 in this catalogue.

What version of advancecomp is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.6.