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HDFView for Mac

Tool for browsing and editing HDF files

Quick answer: HDFView is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask hdfview. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 38 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What HDFView is

HDFView is a utility for macOS: tool for browsing and editing HDF files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.hdfgroup.org/download-hdfview/.

How to install HDFView

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

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 HDFView on Mac?

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

Is HDFView open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (HDFGroup/hdfview), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does HDFView run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is HDFView?

It was installed 38 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5122 in this catalogue.

What version of HDFView is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.4.1.