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libdicom for Mac

DICOM WSI read library

Quick answer: libdicom is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libdicom. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libdicom is

libdicom is a command-line tool for macOS: DICOM WSI read library.

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/ImagingDataCommons/libdicom.

How to install libdicom

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

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 libdicom on Mac?

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

Is libdicom open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libdicom 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 libdicom?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6427 in this catalogue.

What version of libdicom is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.0.