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libtiff for Mac

TIFF library and utilities

Quick answer: libtiff is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libtiff. It is distributed under the libtiff licence. It has 4,857 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libtiff is

libtiff is a command-line tool for macOS: TIFF library and utilities.

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

How to install libtiff

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

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 libtiff on Mac?

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

Is libtiff open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the libtiff licence.

Does libtiff 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 libtiff?

It was installed 4,857 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #335 in this catalogue.

What version of libtiff is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.7.2.