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gdk-pixbuf for Mac

Toolkit for image loading and pixel buffer manipulation

Quick answer: gdk-pixbuf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gdk-pixbuf. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 2,404 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gdk-pixbuf is

gdk-pixbuf is a command-line tool for macOS: toolkit for image loading and pixel buffer manipulation.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install gdk-pixbuf

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gdk-pixbuf on Mac?

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

Is gdk-pixbuf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does gdk-pixbuf 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 gdk-pixbuf?

It was installed 2,404 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #595 in this catalogue.

What version of gdk-pixbuf is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.44.8.