libvpx for Mac
VP8/VP9 video codec
brew install libvpx. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
It has 1,227 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What libvpx is
libvpx is a media app for macOS: VP8/VP9 video codec.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
How to install libvpx
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install libvpx.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install libvpx on Mac?
Run brew install libvpx in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is libvpx open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Does libvpx 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 libvpx?
It was installed 1,227 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #917 in this catalogue.
What version of libvpx is current?
The latest packaged version is 1.17.0.