Install ImageMagick: Convert Images from the Command Line
ImageMagick 7.1.2-34 · for Windows, macOS and Linux
Developer: ImageMagick Studio LLC (opens in a new tab)
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
The download link points to the program’s official source; the file is not hosted on this site. Link address: imagemagick.org
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ImageMagick is a free, open-source command-line suite from ImageMagick Studio LLC for converting and editing images in over 200 formats. The current version is 7.1.2-34 for Windows, macOS and Linux.
ImageMagick has been around since the 1990s and still powers image processing on countless servers and desktops. Instead of opening pictures one by one, you describe what should happen in a single command and let ImageMagick do the work.
What it can do
- Convert formats: Move between more than 200 format variants, including PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC and TIFF.
- Resize and crop: Produce thumbnails or web-ready versions of large photos.
- Compose and annotate: Combine images, add text or apply effects.
- Automate: Run the same commands in scripts for whole folders of files.
Installing ImageMagick
- The Download button opens the official download page on imagemagick.org.
- Windows: For 64-bit Windows, the page recommends the Win64 Dynamic Q16-HDRI installer. Portable archives that need no installation are listed as well. Windows 10 and 11 on x86, x64 and ARM64 are supported. With winget, the page gives:
winget install ImageMagick.Q16-HDRI
- macOS: The project recommends Homebrew:
brew install imagemagick
- Linux: An AppImage is the official portable binary, or you can build from source.
If Windows reports missing files when you start it, install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, as the download page suggests.
Two examples from the official site
Convert a PNG into a WebP image at quality 85:
magick input.png -quality 85 output.webp
Resize a JPEG so it fills an 800×600 area:
magick input.jpg -resize 800x600^ output.jpg
Keep in mind
ImageMagick has no full graphical editor; it is a toolbox for the terminal and for scripts. Version 7 uses the magick command shown above.
Pros
- Supports more than 200 format variants
- Ideal for scripts and batch jobs
- Portable Windows builds
Cons
- No graphical editor
- Many options and installer variants
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ImageMagick installer should I pick on Windows?
For 64-bit Windows, the official download page recommends the Win64 Dynamic Q16-HDRI installer. Portable archives are an alternative if you do not want to install anything.
Can ImageMagick convert HEIC or AVIF images?
Yes. HEIC and AVIF are among the formats the official site lists for conversion.
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