pngpaste ☆
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Description:
Paste PNG into files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: macos cli clipboard png utility
Install: brew install pngpaste
About:
Pngpaste is a command-line utility for macOS that extracts and saves PNG images from the system clipboard directly to files. It provides a simple, scriptable way to capture screenshots or copied images without manual saving, making it ideal for automation workflows. The tool is lightweight and focuses on doing one thing well: pasting PNG data from the clipboard to disk.
Key Features:
  • Direct clipboard-to-file PNG extraction
  • Command-line interface for easy scripting
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • macOS native integration
Use Cases:
  • Automating screenshot captures in build pipelines
  • Scripting image workflows for documentation generation
  • Quickly saving clipboard images without GUI interaction
Alternatives:
  • sips – Built-in macOS tool with broader image manipulation capabilities but more complex syntax
  • ImageMagick – Cross-platform suite with extensive features but heavier dependency for simple clipboard operations
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 11:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP c2e30353
Sep 14, 2024 7:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9abbbff5
Nov 24, 2022 9:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 77995194
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