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libvorbis for Mac

Vorbis general audio compression codec

Quick answer: libvorbis is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install libvorbis. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 251 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libvorbis is

libvorbis is a media app for macOS: vorbis general audio compression codec.

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 libvorbis

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libvorbis on Mac?

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

Is libvorbis open source?

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

Does libvorbis 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 libvorbis?

It was installed 251 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2226 in this catalogue.

What version of libvorbis is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.7.