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jpeg for Mac

Image manipulation library

Quick answer: jpeg is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jpeg. It is distributed under the IJG licence. It has 1,844 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jpeg is

jpeg is a command-line tool for macOS: image manipulation library.

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

How to install jpeg

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

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 jpeg on Mac?

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

Is jpeg open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the IJG licence.

Does jpeg 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 jpeg?

It was installed 1,844 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #697 in this catalogue.

What version of jpeg is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.