imagesnap ☆
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Description:
Tool to capture still images from an iSight or other video source
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: camera imaging cli macos capture
Install: brew install imagesnap
About:
Imagesnap is a command-line utility designed to capture single frames from video input devices on macOS, such as built-in iSight cameras or external USB webcams. It allows users to save these snapshots to files in various formats, providing a lightweight and scriptable solution for image acquisition. The tool is particularly useful for automation and integration into larger workflows where visual data capture is required.
Key Features:
  • Captures still images from any macOS-compatible video source
  • Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
  • Supports multiple image output formats
  • Can list available video devices on the system
Use Cases:
  • Automated security camera snapshots or timelapse creation
  • Scripting image capture for scientific data logging
  • Quickly capturing a photo from the command line for documentation
Alternatives:
  • ffmpeg – A much more comprehensive multimedia framework that can also capture video and audio, but is significantly larger and more complex.
  • AppleScript – Can control the built-in camera via system APIs but is less portable and harder to integrate into non-Apple scripting environments.
Version History
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