gmic ☆
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Description:
Full-Featured Open-Source Framework for Image Processing
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.6.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 13, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: image-processing graphics cli gimp-plugin filters
Install: brew install gmic
About:
GMIC is a versatile, open-source framework for image processing, offering a vast collection of over 1,000 filters and effects. It excels at manipulating image data through a dedicated scripting language, enabling complex custom algorithms. Its primary value is providing a comprehensive, scriptable solution for both simple adjustments and advanced generative art or scientific visualization tasks.
Key Features:
  • Extensive library of 1000+ filters and effects
  • Cross-platform availability as a standalone application and plugin suite
  • Powerful scripting language for creating custom filters and algorithms
  • Supports a wide range of image formats and bit depths
Use Cases:
  • Applying complex artistic effects and generative art to photographs
  • Scientific image analysis and data visualization
  • Batch processing images via command-line interface
Alternatives:
  • ImageMagick – ImageMagick is better for general-purpose scripting and format conversion, while GMIC specializes in artistic and procedural filters.
  • GIMP – GMIC provides a much broader and more advanced set of filters than GIMP's built-in tools, acting as a powerful extension.
Version History
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