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libwmf for Mac

Library for converting WMF (Window Metafile Format) files

Quick answer: libwmf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libwmf. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later AND GD licence. It has 122 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libwmf is

libwmf is a command-line tool for macOS: library for converting WMF (Window Metafile Format) files.

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/caolanm/libwmf.

How to install libwmf

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

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 libwmf on Mac?

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

Is libwmf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later AND GD licence.

Does libwmf 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 libwmf?

It was installed 122 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3136 in this catalogue.

What version of libwmf is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.2.17.