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dovi_convert for Mac

Dolby Vision Profile 7 to 8.1 MKV converter

Quick answer: dovi_convert is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dovi_convert. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dovi_convert is

dovi_convert is a command-line tool for macOS: dolby Vision Profile 7 to 8.1 MKV converter.

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 dovi_convert

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dovi_convert on Mac?

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

Is dovi_convert open source?

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

Does dovi_convert 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 dovi_convert?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6397 in this catalogue.

What version of dovi_convert is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.2.0.