libraw ☆
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Description:
Library for reading RAW files from digital photo cameras
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.21.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @LibRaw  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: raw photography image-processing camera libraw digital-photography
Install: brew install libraw
About:
LibRaw is a C++ library and command-line utility for extracting raw image data, metadata, and processing parameters from digital camera RAW files. It supports a wide range of camera manufacturers and provides robust tools for image pipeline development. The library serves as a foundational component for raw photo processing applications.
Key Features:
  • Supports over 1,000 camera models from various manufacturers
  • Provides both C++ library API and command-line tools
  • Handles demosaicing, color space conversion, and white balance
  • Reads comprehensive metadata including EXIF, IPTC, and XMP
  • Fast processing with multi-threading support
Use Cases:
  • Building raw photo processing and conversion applications
  • Extracting metadata and thumbnails from camera files
  • Implementing custom RAW development workflows
  • Digital photo archival and batch processing systems
Alternatives:
  • dcraw – LibRaw is based on dcraw but provides a modern C++ API and active maintenance
  • RawSpeed – RawSpeed focuses on decoding speed while LibRaw offers broader camera support and processing features
  • ImageMagick – ImageMagick is a general-purpose image toolkit, while LibRaw specializes in RAW file handling
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 24, 2025 11:10am 0.21.4 0 VERSION_BUMP a166b76e
Sep 17, 2023 9:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 81653860
Jan 5, 2023 9:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 46347be2
Jan 5, 2023 9:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6bf368c8
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