libwpg ☆

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Description:
Library for reading and parsing Word Perfect Graphics format

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: library c++ vector-graphics wpg conversion

Install: brew install libwpg

About:
Libwpg is a standalone C++ library designed to parse WordPerfect Graphics (WPG) files, which are a vector-based format used by WordPerfect office suite. It provides a robust API for developers to extract drawing elements, such as shapes, lines, and text, from these legacy documents. This library enables the conversion of WPG content into standard formats like SVG or for direct integration into other applications.

Key Features:

Parses WPG version 1 and 2 files
Provides a C++ API for accessing drawing primitives
Includes a conversion tool to export to SVG format
Standalone library with no external dependencies

Use Cases:

Migrating legacy WordPerfect documents to modern vector formats
Integrating WPG file support into custom document processing pipelines
Building applications that need to display or edit legacy graphics

Alternatives:

libwpd – Libwpd parses the main WordPerfect text document format (.wpd), whereas Libwpg specifically handles the embedded graphics format.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 6:36pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	559372a8