gegl ☆

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Description:
Graph based image processing framework

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.4.66@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 12, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: graphics image-processing library editing multimedia

Install: brew install gegl

About:
GEGL (Generic Graphics Library) is a graph-based image processing framework that provides a flexible infrastructure for processing high-resolution images. It utilizes a node-based workflow where operations are linked together, allowing for non-destructive editing and complex compositing. Its main value proposition is delivering high bit-depth processing and dynamic resolution capabilities for next-generation image manipulation.

Key Features:

Node-based graph processing architecture
High bit-depth and floating point color support
Non-destructive editing workflow
Dynamic resolution and tile-based memory management

Use Cases:

Core processing engine for advanced image editors like GIMP
Batch processing of high-resolution digital assets
Development of custom image manipulation filters

Alternatives:

ImageMagick – ImageMagick is command-line focused and imperative, whereas GEGL is designed as a library with a non-destructive node graph architecture.
OpenCV – OpenCV focuses on computer vision and real-time processing, while GEGL focuses on high-fidelity raster graphics and compositing.

Version History

Detected	Change	Commit
Dec 12, 2025 6:22am	VERSION_BUMP	50ea9265
Dec 11, 2025 11:06pm	VERSION_BUMP	d40e1b9e
Oct 3, 2025 11:38pm	VERSION_BUMP	4a6dadcb
Oct 3, 2025 11:01pm	VERSION_BUMP	efa3f1b9
Dec 27, 2024 2:24pm	VERSION_BUMP	76ac10f2
Dec 27, 2024 1:57pm	VERSION_BUMP	40af052a
Nov 10, 2024 4:41pm	VERSION_BUMP	cf2f7df5
Nov 3, 2024 6:33pm	VERSION_BUMP	1759ca76
Sep 14, 2024 5:30am	VERSION_BUMP	eb392d82
Jul 11, 2024 5:46pm	VERSION_BUMP	490aba1c
Jan 17, 2024 8:59pm	VERSION_BUMP	ff7bb4a7
Oct 1, 2023 10:13pm	VERSION_BUMP	4042f6c7
Feb 21, 2023 5:14am	VERSION_BUMP	5197276d
Feb 21, 2023 5:14am	VERSION_BUMP	3b5b5166