Description:
Point data abstraction library
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.9.3@3
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Tracked Since: Nov 27, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
point-cloud
lidar
geospatial
gis
data-processing
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Install:
brew install pdal
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About:
PDAL (Point Data Abstraction Library) is a C++ library for translating and processing point cloud data. It provides a comprehensive suite of filtering, sampling, and conditioning operations. Its pipeline architecture enables complex geospatial data workflows.
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Key Features:
- Pipeline-based data processing
- Extensive format support (LAS, LAZ, E57, TXT)
- Command-line tools for data translation
- Geometric and spatial filtering
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Use Cases:
- LiDAR data processing and format conversion
- Point cloud filtering and thinning
- Geospatial data ETL workflows
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Alternatives:
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libLAS
– Legacy library focused primarily on LAS format; PDAL is more modern and supports a wider range of formats and operations.
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