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liblc3 for Mac

Low Complexity Communication Codec library and tools

Quick answer: liblc3 is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install liblc3. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What liblc3 is

liblc3 is a media app for macOS: low Complexity Communication Codec library and tools.

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/google/liblc3.

How to install liblc3

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install liblc3.

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 liblc3 on Mac?

Run brew install liblc3 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is liblc3 open source?

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

Does liblc3 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 liblc3?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9439 in this catalogue.

What version of liblc3 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.3.