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libsquish for Mac

Library for compressing images with the DXT standard

Quick answer: libsquish is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libsquish. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsquish is

libsquish is a command-line tool for macOS: library for compressing images with the DXT standard.

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

How to install libsquish

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libsquish on Mac?

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

Is libsquish open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libsquish 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 libsquish?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8157 in this catalogue.

What version of libsquish is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.15.