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
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 13, 2026 1:00am 4.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 473ce222
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 4.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP fd3993d2