libopenmpt
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Description:
Software library to decode tracked music files
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.8.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio library multimedia c-plus-plus music
Install: brew install libopenmpt
About:
Libopenmpt is a C/C++ library designed for decoding tracked music formats like MOD, S3M, XM, and IT. It provides a robust and portable solution for integrating module playback capabilities into applications. Its main value is offering high-fidelity audio rendering with support for a wide range of legacy and modern tracker formats.
Key Features:
  • Supports over 40 tracker audio formats
  • High-quality, accurate audio rendering
  • Written in portable C/C++
  • Low memory footprint
Use Cases:
  • Integrating module music playback into game engines
  • Building cross-platform media players
  • Archiving and preserving historical music files
Alternatives:
  • libmodplug – Libopenmpt is generally more accurate and supports a wider range of formats than the older libmodplug.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 12:07am 0.8.3 0 VERSION_BUMP fc5621f7
Sep 22, 2024 7:31pm 0.7.10 0 VERSION_BUMP ae14e87c
Sep 22, 2024 6:40pm 0.7.10 0 VERSION_BUMP f35ea18a