optipng for Mac
PNG file optimizer
brew install optipng. It is distributed under the Zlib licence.
It has 972 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What optipng is
optipng is a command-line tool for macOS: PNG file optimizer.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Zlib licence.
How to install optipng
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install optipng.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install optipng on Mac?
Run brew install optipng in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is optipng open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.
Does optipng 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 optipng?
It was installed 972 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1056 in this catalogue.
What version of optipng is current?
The latest packaged version is 7.9.1.