dmg-canvas ☆
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Description:
Stylised disk images made easy
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.2.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: macos dmg installer developer-tools design
Install: brew install --cask dmg-canvas
About:
dmg-canvas is a macOS utility that allows developers to design and create custom, branded disk images with a professional look. It provides a visual editor to arrange backgrounds, icons, and application shortcuts without writing code. This tool streamlines the creation of polished installation experiences for macOS applications distributed as .dmg files.
Key Features:
  • Visual drag-and-drop editor for DMG backgrounds
  • Customizable icon positioning and layout
  • Live preview of the final disk image
  • Support for Retina and high-resolution displays
  • Export to standard .dmg or compressed formats
Use Cases:
  • Creating branded application installers for macOS software
  • Designing visually appealing disk images for software distribution
Alternatives:
  • create-dmg – Command-line tool for scripting DMG creation, whereas dmg-canvas offers a GUI for visual design
  • AppDMG – Another GUI-based tool, but dmg-canvas provides more granular design control and styling options
Version History
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Jan 13, 2026 1:00am 4.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 473ce222
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 4.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP fd3993d2
Nov 2, 2023 7:42pm 4.0.7,400028 0 VERSION_BUMP c774f6f5
Feb 25, 2023 2:47pm 4.0.3,400018 0 VERSION_BUMP 7838c64d
Feb 6, 2023 7:05am 4.0.2,400014 0 VERSION_BUMP c7828a28
Jan 26, 2023 1:12pm 4.0.1,400011 0 VERSION_BUMP bdcb7759
Jan 25, 2023 8:05pm 4.0.1,400009 0 VERSION_BUMP b3857953
Jan 24, 2023 8:47pm 4.0,400007 0 VERSION_BUMP 1e015ca1
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