flif ☆
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Description:
Free Loseless Image Format
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: image-format compression lossless multimedia graphics
Install: brew install flif
About:
FLIF (Free Lossless Image Format) is a novel lossless and progressive image format that offers superior compression ratios compared to PNG, WebP, and JPEG 2000. It supports both lossy and lossless encoding, as well as progressive decoding, allowing images to be displayed at lower quality while loading. The format is designed for general-purpose image storage and transmission on the web and in applications.
Key Features:
  • Superior lossless compression ratios
  • Progressive decoding capability
  • Support for both lossy and lossless modes
  • Handles animations and transparency
Use Cases:
  • Archiving high-quality images with minimal storage
  • Web optimization for faster image loading
  • Medical and scientific imaging where data integrity is critical
Alternatives:
  • png – Standard lossless format with wider support but larger file sizes
  • webp – Google's format with good lossless compression but lacks progressive decoding
  • jpeg-xl – Modern format with similar features but more complex and newer
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 2:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8101b77a
Sep 13, 2025 6:44pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 45f953f5
Sep 13, 2024 7:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP 39628fa4
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