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azcopy for Mac

Azure Storage data transfer utility

Quick answer: azcopy is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install azcopy. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2,765 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What azcopy is

azcopy is a command-line tool for macOS: azure Storage data transfer utility.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Azure/azure-storage-azcopy.

How to install azcopy

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

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 azcopy on Mac?

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

Is azcopy open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does azcopy 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 azcopy?

It was installed 2,765 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #526 in this catalogue.

What version of azcopy is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.34.1.