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gd for Mac

Graphics library to dynamically manipulate images

Quick answer: gd is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gd. It is distributed under the GD licence. It has 572 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gd is

gd is a design tool for macOS: graphics library to dynamically manipulate images.

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

How to install gd

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

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 gd on Mac?

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

Is gd open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GD licence.

Does gd 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 gd?

It was installed 572 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1431 in this catalogue.

What version of gd is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.3.