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3D Slicer for Mac

Medical image processing and visualization system

Quick answer: 3D Slicer is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask slicer. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 123 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What 3D Slicer is

3D Slicer is a design tool for macOS: medical image processing and visualization system.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install 3D Slicer

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

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 3D Slicer on Mac?

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

Is 3D Slicer open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does 3D Slicer run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is 3D Slicer?

It was installed 123 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3118 in this catalogue.

What version of 3D Slicer is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.12.4,6aa2063bce9de556d30132d8.