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sdl2_ttf for Mac

Library for using TrueType fonts in SDL applications

Quick answer: sdl2_ttf is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sdl2_ttf. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 463 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sdl2_ttf is

sdl2_ttf is a design tool for macOS: library for using TrueType fonts in SDL applications.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL_ttf.

How to install sdl2_ttf

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install sdl2_ttf.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install sdl2_ttf on Mac?

Run brew install sdl2_ttf in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is sdl2_ttf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does sdl2_ttf 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 sdl2_ttf?

It was installed 463 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1597 in this catalogue.

What version of sdl2_ttf is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.24.0.