pdal ☆
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Description:
Point data abstraction library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.9.3@3  |  Tracked Since: Nov 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: point-cloud lidar geospatial gis data-processing
Install: brew install pdal
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.
Key Features:
  • Pipeline-based data processing
  • Extensive format support (LAS, LAZ, E57, TXT)
  • Command-line tools for data translation
  • Geometric and spatial filtering
Use Cases:
  • LiDAR data processing and format conversion
  • Point cloud filtering and thinning
  • Geospatial data ETL workflows
Alternatives:
  • 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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