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imgdiff for Mac

Pixel-by-pixel image difference tool

Quick answer: imgdiff is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install imgdiff. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What imgdiff is

imgdiff is a command-line tool for macOS: pixel-by-pixel image difference 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/n7olkachev/imgdiff.

How to install imgdiff

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install imgdiff on Mac?

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

Is imgdiff open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does imgdiff 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 imgdiff?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9422 in this catalogue.

What version of imgdiff is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.2.