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Description:
Reference implementation of SMPTE ST2065-4

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.0.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: color-management film vfx smpte library

Install: brew install aces_container

About:
ACES Container provides a robust C++ library for reading and writing ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) image files according to the SMPTE ST2065-4 standard. It serves as the foundational component for applications requiring high-fidelity color management and exchange. This implementation ensures compatibility and correctness for professional color grading and visual effects workflows.

Key Features:

Reference implementation of SMPTE ST2065-4
C++ library for reading/writing .aces files
Manages metadata and image data structures
Maintained by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Use Cases:

Integrating ACES support into custom VFX or color grading applications
Validating and processing ACES image files in a pipeline
Developing color-managed applications for the film industry

Alternatives:

OpenColorIO – Broader color management framework; ACES Container is a more specific dependency for file format handling.
OpenEXR – Handles the underlying EXR format but does not enforce ACES specific metadata and constraints.

License: AMPAS

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 1:09pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	98d7cf1e
Nov 14, 2024 5:20pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	74454631