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libxpm for Mac

X.Org: X Pixmap (XPM) image file format library

Quick answer: libxpm is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxpm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 221 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxpm is

libxpm is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: X Pixmap (XPM) image file format library.

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 libxpm

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

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 libxpm on Mac?

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

Is libxpm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxpm 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 libxpm?

It was installed 221 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2375 in this catalogue.

What version of libxpm is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.5.20.