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embree for Mac

High-performance ray tracing kernels

Quick answer: embree is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install embree. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What embree is

embree is a command-line tool for macOS: high-performance ray tracing kernels.

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

How to install embree

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

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 embree on Mac?

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

Is embree open source?

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

Does embree 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 embree?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6512 in this catalogue.

What version of embree is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.4.1.