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imlib2 for Mac

Image loading and rendering library

Quick answer: imlib2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install imlib2. It is distributed under the Imlib2 licence. It has 175 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What imlib2 is

imlib2 is a command-line tool for macOS: image loading and rendering library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Imlib2 licence.

How to install imlib2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install imlib2.

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 imlib2 on Mac?

Run brew install imlib2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is imlib2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Imlib2 licence.

Does imlib2 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 imlib2?

It was installed 175 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2630 in this catalogue.

What version of imlib2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.7.