Description:
C++ toolkit for image processing
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 3.6.4@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
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formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
image-processing
c++
computer-vision
header-only
graphics
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Install:
brew install cimg
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About:
The CImg Library is a lightweight, header-only C++ toolkit for image processing. It provides a simple yet powerful framework for loading, manipulating, and saving images across various formats. Its main value proposition is portability and ease of integration without external dependencies.
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Key Features:
- Header-only library (no installation required)
- Supports multiple image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, etc.)
- Provides a wide range of filters and algorithms
- Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Extensible via custom classes and functions
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Use Cases:
- Rapid prototyping of computer vision algorithms
- Scientific image analysis and processing
- Adding image manipulation capabilities to C++ applications
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Alternatives:
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OpenCV
– OpenCV is a much larger library with more features and hardware acceleration, but CImg is simpler and easier to integrate for lightweight tasks.
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ImageMagick
– ImageMagick is primarily a command-line tool suite, whereas CImg is a C++ programming library designed for embedding into applications.
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License: CECILL-2.0
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Bottles available for: all
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