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basis_universal for Mac

Basis Universal GPU texture codec command-line compression tool

Quick answer: basis_universal is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install basis_universal. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 220 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What basis_universal is

basis_universal is a media app for macOS: basis Universal GPU texture codec command-line compression tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/BinomialLLC/basis_universal.

How to install basis_universal

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install basis_universal on Mac?

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

Is basis_universal open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does basis_universal 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 basis_universal?

It was installed 220 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2378 in this catalogue.

What version of basis_universal is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.50.