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ddrescue for Mac

GNU data recovery tool

Quick answer: ddrescue is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ddrescue. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 1,254 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ddrescue is

ddrescue is a command-line tool for macOS: GNU data recovery tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install ddrescue

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ddrescue on Mac?

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

Is ddrescue open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does ddrescue 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 ddrescue?

It was installed 1,254 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #904 in this catalogue.

What version of ddrescue is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.30.