libgphoto2 ☆
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Description:
Gphoto2 digital camera library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.5.33@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: photography camera library drivers multimedia
Install: brew install libgphoto2
About:
libgphoto2 is an open-source library that provides access to the native protocols of hundreds of digital cameras. It enables software applications to communicate with cameras for tasks like transferring photos, controlling settings, and capturing images remotely. This library serves as the backend for many Linux and macOS photography applications.
Key Features:
  • Supports over 2000 camera models from various manufacturers
  • Provides unified API for camera control and file transfer
  • Enables remote capture and configuration adjustments
  • Acts as the core engine for gPhoto2 command-line tools
Use Cases:
  • Building desktop applications that need to import photos from cameras
  • Automating image capture for scientific or industrial applications
  • Creating scripts to backup or manage photos directly from a camera
Alternatives:
  • PTP2 – libgphoto2 generally offers broader camera model support and more active maintenance than generic PTP implementations.
Version History
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Oct 19, 2025 3:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 61f6043d
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