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jpeg-xl for Mac

New file format for still image compression

Quick answer: jpeg-xl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jpeg-xl. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 8,629 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jpeg-xl is

jpeg-xl is a command-line tool for macOS: new file format for still image compression.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install jpeg-xl

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

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 jpeg-xl on Mac?

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

Is jpeg-xl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does jpeg-xl 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 jpeg-xl?

It was installed 8,629 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #221 in this catalogue.

What version of jpeg-xl is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.12.0.