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openimageio for Mac

Library for reading, processing and writing images

Quick answer: openimageio is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install openimageio. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 603 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What openimageio is

openimageio is a command-line tool for macOS: library for reading, processing and writing 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 Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install openimageio

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install openimageio on Mac?

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

Is openimageio open source?

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

Does openimageio 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 openimageio?

It was installed 603 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1388 in this catalogue.

What version of openimageio is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.1.2.