bsdconv ☆

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Description:
Charset/encoding converter library

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 11.6@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: encoding conversion text-processing charset library

Install: brew install bsdconv

About:
BSDConv is a high-performance character set and encoding conversion library designed for robust text processing. It provides a flexible framework for converting between various encodings, including multi-byte and single-byte character sets. Its primary value lies in its accuracy, speed, and extensive support for a wide range of legacy and modern encodings.

Key Features:

Extensive encoding support covering Asian, European, and legacy character sets
High-performance conversion engine optimized for speed
Modular architecture allowing for custom codec development
Command-line interface for easy file conversion

Use Cases:

Converting legacy text files to UTF-8 for modern applications
Processing and normalizing data from international sources
Fixing mojibake (garbled text) in files and web pages

Alternatives:

iconv – iconv is a standard GNU utility, while BSDConv often provides more extensive support for specific Asian encodings and may offer better performance.
libiconv – The standard library implementation of iconv; BSDConv serves as a feature-rich alternative with a different API and codec system.

License: BSD-2-Clause

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 12, 2025 7:18pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a1adb235