pcl ☆

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Description:
Library for 2D/3D image and point cloud processing

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.15.1@3 | Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: point-cloud computer-vision robotics 3d-processing c++

Install: brew install pcl

About:
Point Cloud Library (PCL) is a comprehensive, open-source project for 2D/3D image and point cloud processing. It provides a suite of state-of-the-art algorithms for filtering, feature estimation, surface reconstruction, and object recognition. Its primary value is offering a robust, high-performance C++ framework that accelerates development for complex computer vision and robotics applications.

Key Features:

Comprehensive algorithm suite for common point cloud tasks
High-performance C++ core with Python bindings (PCL bindings)
Modular and extensible architecture
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Use Cases:

3D object recognition and segmentation in robotics
LiDAR data processing for autonomous vehicles
3D surface reconstruction and modeling from scans

Alternatives:

Open3D – Modern C++ library with strong Python-first design and better GPU acceleration support out-of-the-box.
OpenCV – Primarily focused on 2D image processing, but its SfM and 3D modules overlap with some PCL functionality.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 22, 2025 8:37am	1.15.1	3	VERSION_BUMP	fa93f3eb
Nov 2, 2025 6:42am		2	VERSION_BUMP	5c0989af
Oct 29, 2025 3:56pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	fb3702bb
Sep 18, 2025 9:25am		1	VERSION_BUMP	4d029086
Dec 16, 2024 6:40am		2	VERSION_BUMP	dd9122a0
Nov 25, 2024 8:59am		1	VERSION_BUMP	3d26ff1a