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dovi_tool for Mac

CLI tool for Dolby Vision metadata on video streams

Quick answer: dovi_tool is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install dovi_tool. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 117 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dovi_tool is

dovi_tool is a media app for macOS: CLI tool for Dolby Vision metadata on video streams.

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/quietvoid/dovi_tool/.

How to install dovi_tool

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

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 dovi_tool on Mac?

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

Is dovi_tool open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dovi_tool 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 dovi_tool?

It was installed 117 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3198 in this catalogue.

What version of dovi_tool is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.4.