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zxing-cpp for Mac

Multi-format barcode image processing library written in C++

Quick answer: zxing-cpp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install zxing-cpp. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 29 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What zxing-cpp is

zxing-cpp is a command-line tool for macOS: multi-format barcode image processing library written in C++.

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/zxing-cpp/zxing-cpp.

How to install zxing-cpp

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

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 zxing-cpp on Mac?

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

Is zxing-cpp open source?

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

Does zxing-cpp 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 zxing-cpp?

It was installed 29 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5709 in this catalogue.

What version of zxing-cpp is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.1.