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openexr

brew install openexr v3.4.13 BSD-3-Clause

C++ library and tools for high dynamic-range (HDR) image files with lossless compression.

Why you might care

OpenEXR is the industry standard for HDR images in visual effects, animation, and professional imaging workflows. Use it when you need to read/write .exr files in your pipeline, or as a dependency for VFX software. It supports 16-bit and 32-bit floating-point pixels, Z-depth, and multi-layer compositing data.

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