nbimg ☆

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Description:
Smartphone boot splash screen converter for Android and winCE

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: android windows-ce boot-screen image-converter development

Install: brew install nbimg

About:
Nbimg is a command-line utility that converts standard images into boot splash screens compatible with Android and Windows CE devices. It handles the specific format requirements and image processing needed to create boot images that can be flashed directly to device partitions. The tool simplifies the customization process for developers and enthusiasts looking to personalize their device's startup sequence.

Key Features:

Converts common image formats to Android boot splash images
Supports Windows CE boot screen format conversion
Command-line interface for easy automation and scripting
Handles image resizing and format optimization automatically

Use Cases:

Customizing Android device boot animations for developers
Creating branded startup screens for Windows CE embedded devices
Modifying boot splash images for custom ROM development

Alternatives:

mkbootimg – mkbootimg is for creating full boot images while nbimg focuses specifically on splash screen conversion
ImageMagick – Generic image converter that requires manual format specification vs nbimg's device-specific automation

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