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Description:
Drawing editor for creating figures in PDF format
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.2.29@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: graphics vector-editor latex pdf productivity
Install: brew install --cask ipe
About:
Ipe is an interactive drawing editor designed for creating figures with high-quality typesetting, particularly for LaTeX documents. It allows users to create PDF files containing these figures, integrating seamlessly with scientific and technical workflows. The tool emphasizes precision and the ability to combine vector graphics with LaTeX text.
Key Features:
  • Interactive vector drawing editor
  • Integration with LaTeX for typesetting labels and equations
  • Supports PDF, EPS, and SVG output formats
  • Extensible via Lua scripts
Use Cases:
  • Creating scientific diagrams and plots for academic papers
  • Designing technical illustrations for software documentation
  • Editing figures for presentations requiring high-quality typography
Alternatives:
  • Inkscape – General-purpose vector editor; lacks native LaTeX integration for labels
  • TikZ – LaTeX package for creating graphics programmatically; requires coding rather than GUI interaction
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 7.2.29 0 VERSION_BUMP 0967acb1
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