libsvg-cairo
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Description:
SVG rendering library using Cairo
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: svg graphics cairo vector library
Install: brew install libsvg-cairo
About:
LibsvgCairo is a library that renders SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files using the Cairo 2D graphics library. It provides a lightweight solution for embedding SVG support into applications without requiring a full web browser rendering engine. This enables developers to display vector graphics with high fidelity and performance across different platforms.
Key Features:
  • Renders SVG files using the Cairo graphics library
  • Provides a C API for integration into native applications
  • Lightweight alternative to full browser engines
  • Supports standard SVG features for visual rendering
Use Cases:
  • Embedding scalable vector graphics in desktop applications
  • Building lightweight image viewers with SVG support
  • Converting SVG files to raster formats via Cairo
Alternatives:
  • librsvg – More widely used and feature-complete; LibsvgCairo offers a simpler, Cairo-centric implementation
  • ImageMagick – General-purpose image processing suite; LibsvgCairo is specifically focused on SVG rendering via Cairo
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