open-image-denoise
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Description:
High-performance denoising library for ray tracing
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: denoising ray-tracing rendering graphics ai library
Install: brew install open-image-denoise
About:
Open Image Denoise is an open-source library that uses artificial intelligence to remove noise from rendered images. It provides high-quality results with minimal performance overhead, making it ideal for production rendering pipelines. The library is optimized for modern CPUs and supports Intel's ISPC and GPU acceleration.
Key Features:
  • AI-powered denoising algorithms
  • Optimized for CPU and GPU acceleration
  • Physically based rendering support
  • Easy integration with existing renderers
  • Open source and royalty-free
Use Cases:
  • Ray tracing rendering in 3D graphics applications
  • Reducing render times in animation and VFX production
  • Real-time rendering previews for game development
Alternatives:
  • OptiX Denoiser – NVIDIA's proprietary solution, requires NVIDIA GPUs
  • Blender Denoiser – Built-in compositor node, less flexible for external integration
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