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pngcrush for Mac

Optimizer for PNG files

Quick answer: pngcrush is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pngcrush. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence. It has 122 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pngcrush is

pngcrush is a command-line tool for macOS: optimizer for PNG files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

How to install pngcrush

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

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 pngcrush on Mac?

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

Is pngcrush open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

Does pngcrush 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 pngcrush?

It was installed 122 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3137 in this catalogue.

What version of pngcrush is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.13.