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simg2img for Mac

Tool to convert Android sparse images to raw images and back

Quick answer: simg2img is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install simg2img. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 132 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What simg2img is

simg2img is a command-line tool for macOS: tool to convert Android sparse images to raw images and back.

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/anestisb/android-simg2img.

How to install simg2img

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install simg2img.

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 simg2img on Mac?

Run brew install simg2img in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is simg2img open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does simg2img 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 simg2img?

It was installed 132 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3029 in this catalogue.

What version of simg2img is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.5.