jbigkit ☆
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Description:
JBIG1 data compression standard implementation
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compression jbig1 image-processing library c
Install: brew install jbigkit
About:
Jbigkit provides a software implementation of the JBIG1 lossless image compression standard. It includes a standalone library for encoding and decoding JBIG1 data streams, offering high compression ratios for bi-level images. This tool is essential for handling legacy formats and specific document imaging workflows.
Key Features:
  • Reference implementation of the JBIG1 standard
  • Standalone C library with no external dependencies
  • Includes command-line utilities for encoding and decoding
Use Cases:
  • Compressing scanned documents and faxes
  • Processing legacy image formats in archival systems
  • Integrating JBIG1 support into custom imaging applications
Alternatives:
  • OpenJPEG – Focuses on JPEG 2000, which is a different standard for continuous-tone images.
  • libtiff – A comprehensive library for TIFF files that can also handle JBIG compression via external codecs.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 1:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6705540b
Sep 14, 2024 9:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP b81709f0
Oct 1, 2023 6:46am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d941536
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