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fig2dev for Mac

Translates figures generated by xfig to other formats

Quick answer: fig2dev is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fig2dev. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fig2dev is

fig2dev is a command-line tool for macOS: translates figures generated by xfig to other formats.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install fig2dev

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install fig2dev.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install fig2dev on Mac?

Run brew install fig2dev in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is fig2dev open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does fig2dev run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is fig2dev?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6925 in this catalogue.

What version of fig2dev is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.9a.