gl2ps ☆
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Description:
OpenGL to PostScript printing library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: opengl graphics postscript pdf vector printing
Install: brew install gl2ps
About:
GL2PS is a C library providing vector output (PostScript, PDF, SVG) from OpenGL commands. It intercepts standard OpenGL calls and translates them into high-quality, scalable graphics formats. This allows developers to export 3D scenes and plots from applications into printable documents without rasterization.
Key Features:
  • Vector graphics output (PS, PDF, SVG)
  • Seamless integration with OpenGL
  • Support for text and hidden surface removal
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Exporting 3D scientific plots to publication-quality PDFs
  • Generating vector-based diagrams from OpenGL applications
  • Printing high-resolution graphics from legacy visualization software
Alternatives:
  • Cairo – Cairo is a broader 2D graphics library with OpenGL bindings, whereas GL2PS is specialized specifically for intercepting and converting OpenGL rendering streams.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 2:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fc42bc7e
Dec 21, 2024 1:39am 0 VERSION_BUMP ada759a9
Sep 10, 2024 11:36am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4b5f9f6d
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