imagemagick@6 ☆
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Description:
Tools and libraries to manipulate images in many formats
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 6.9.13-36@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: image-processing graphics conversion cli legacy
Install: brew install imagemagick@6
About:
ImageMagick 6 is a robust software suite for displaying, converting, and manipulating image files. It supports over 200 image formats and provides a powerful command-line interface for precise control over image processing tasks. This legacy version remains vital for maintaining compatibility with older scripts and applications.
Key Features:
  • Supports 200+ image formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, and TIFF
  • Command-line interface for batch processing and automation
  • Advanced image manipulation (resize, crop, flip, mirror, color reduction)
Use Cases:
  • Batch converting large archives of images to modern formats
  • Automated image resizing and optimization for web development
  • Scripting complex image transformations for data processing
Alternatives:
  • imagemagick@7 – Newer major version with API changes and improved performance.
  • graphicsmagick – Fork focused on stability and efficiency, often used as a lighter alternative.
Version History
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Oct 15, 2025 2:37am 0 VERSION_BUMP c5527376
Dec 21, 2024 11:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d6b10f04
Nov 9, 2024 6:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c6178a5d
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