dc3dd ☆

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Description:
Patched GNU dd that is intended for forensic acquisition of data

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 7.3.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: forensics disk-imaging data-recovery cli security

Install: brew install dc3dd

About:
dc3dd is a patched version of GNU dd designed specifically for digital forensics. It includes enhancements like hashing capabilities (MD5/SHA) and progress reporting to verify data integrity during disk imaging. This tool is essential for creating forensic acquisitions while maintaining a verifiable chain of custody.

Key Features:

Integrated hashing (MD5/SHA) for data integrity verification
Progress reporting for long-running operations
Error handling optimized for failing hardware
Forensic-grade data preservation

Use Cases:

Creating forensic disk images from suspect drives
Data recovery from failing storage media
Verifying data integrity during transfer operations

Alternatives:

GNU dd – Standard dd lacks built-in hashing and forensic-specific error handling
dc3dd – The original Windows-based forensic imaging tool

License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Dependencies: gettext

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

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 12:26am		0	VERSION_BUMP	61160375
Sep 15, 2025 9:23pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	c28685a9