netpbm
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Description:
Image manipulation
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 11.02.22@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: image-processing graphics command-line utilities multimedia
Install: brew install netpbm
About:
Netpbm is a versatile toolkit for a wide range of image manipulation tasks, supporting over 200 individual programs for converting, processing, and analyzing images. It handles a vast array of image formats and provides powerful, scriptable command-line utilities for batch processing and scientific imaging workflows.
Key Features:
  • Extensive suite of over 200 command-line utilities
  • Supports a wide variety of image formats including PBM, PGM, PPM, and more
  • Highly scriptable for automated batch processing and workflows
  • Includes tools for format conversion, scaling, filtering, and analysis
Use Cases:
  • Converting images between a vast number of formats
  • Batch processing images for web optimization or archival
  • Scientific image analysis and data visualization
  • Creating and manipulating images in automated scripts
Alternatives:
  • ImageMagick – A more modern, all-in-one suite with a single 'magick' binary, whereas Netpbm is a collection of many small, single-purpose tools.
  • GraphicsMagick – A fork of an older ImageMagick, focused on stability and performance; like ImageMagick, it's a more consolidated toolkit than Netpbm.
Version History
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Feb 12, 2026 4:02pm 11.02.22 0 VERSION_BUMP 878d0bb4
Jan 28, 2026 11:24pm 11.02.21 0 VERSION_BUMP 57d76a4a
Jan 16, 2026 1:57pm 11.02.20 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d2d6e30
Sep 17, 2025 5:12am 11.02.19 0 VERSION_BUMP c17381cc
Sep 14, 2025 6:37am 11.02.18 0 VERSION_BUMP 71a8f43c
Sep 29, 2024 8:25am 11.02.11 0 VERSION_BUMP 2a30474c
Sep 29, 2024 2:51am 11.02.11 0 VERSION_BUMP a03941a7