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freetype for Mac

Software library to render fonts

Quick answer: freetype is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install freetype. It is distributed under the FTL licence. It has 4,762 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What freetype is

freetype is a design tool for macOS: software library to render fonts.

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

How to install freetype

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install freetype on Mac?

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

Is freetype open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the FTL licence.

Does freetype 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 freetype?

It was installed 4,762 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #343 in this catalogue.

What version of freetype is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.15.0.