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format-udf for Mac

Bash script to format a block device to UDF

Quick answer: format-udf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install format-udf. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

What format-udf is

format-udf is a command-line tool for macOS: bash script to format a block device to UDF.

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/JElchison/format-udf.

How to install format-udf

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

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 format-udf on Mac?

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

Is format-udf open source?

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

Does format-udf 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 format-udf?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of format-udf is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.0.