abcm2ps ☆
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Description:
ABC music notation software
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.14.17@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: music notation postscript svg converter typesetting
Install: brew install abcm2ps
About:
abcm2ps is a command-line utility that converts ABC music notation files into PostScript or SVG format. It excels at typesetting complex musical scores with precise control over layout and formatting. This tool is essential for musicians and developers working with ABC notation to produce high-quality sheet music.
Key Features:
  • Converts ABC notation to PostScript or SVG
  • Advanced layout and formatting controls
  • Supports extensive musical symbols and decorations
  • Batch processing capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Generating sheet music from ABC notation files for printing or sharing
  • Automating music score production in build pipelines or scripts
  • Converting legacy ABC tune collections to modern vector formats
Alternatives:
  • abc2midi – Focuses on converting ABC to MIDI audio rather than visual sheet music
  • LilyPond – A more comprehensive music engraving program with its own syntax, offering deeper customization but steeper learning curve
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 13, 2025 8:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c9275d2
Jan 10, 2025 4:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 384415d2
Nov 14, 2024 5:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 76b128c8
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