librasterlite2 ☆
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Description:
Library to store and retrieve huge raster coverages
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: geospatial raster sqlite data-storage gis
Install: brew install librasterlite2
About:
Librasterlite2 is an extension for SQLite designed to manage and retrieve massive raster datasets efficiently. It stores raster coverages as a single virtual table, optimizing access and querying of geospatial imagery. This library is ideal for applications requiring high-performance handling of large-scale raster data.
Key Features:
  • SQLite-based storage for portability and simplicity
  • Supports huge raster coverages via virtual tables
  • Optimized for fast data retrieval and querying
  • Extensible with various raster formats
Use Cases:
  • Storing and managing large satellite imagery datasets
  • Building geospatial applications with efficient raster access
  • Archiving historical raster data for quick retrieval
Alternatives:
  • GDAL – GDAL is a broader geospatial data library but is more complex; Librasterlite2 focuses specifically on SQLite-based raster storage.
  • PostGIS Raster – PostGIS requires a full PostgreSQL database, while Librasterlite2 uses lightweight SQLite for simpler deployments.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2024 2:10am 4 VERSION_BUMP aa6616e3
Nov 23, 2022 7:59pm 2 VERSION_BUMP f1047f45
Nov 23, 2022 5:05am 2 VERSION_BUMP d9c5d4c7
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