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libdvdread for Mac

C library for reading DVD-video images

Quick answer: libdvdread is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install libdvdread. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 36 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libdvdread is

libdvdread is a media app for macOS: C library for reading DVD-video images.

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-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install libdvdread

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

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 libdvdread on Mac?

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

Is libdvdread open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does libdvdread 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 libdvdread?

It was installed 36 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5227 in this catalogue.

What version of libdvdread is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.1.1.