libraw
brew install libraw
v0.22.1
LGPL-2.1-only OR CDDL-1.0
C library for reading and processing RAW image files from digital cameras.
Why you might care
Essential dependency for photo processing tools (Darktable, RawTherapee, digiKam) that need to decode proprietary RAW formats. Handles demosaicing, color management, and metadata extraction across hundreds of camera models. Used as a build/runtime dependency rather than directly by end-users.
6.7k
30-day installs · #477
27.2k
90-day · #420
187.3k
365-day · #299
Runtime dependencies
Build dependencies
Links
- https://www.libraw.org/
- Brew formula source: Formula/lib/libraw.rb
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