sdl12-compat ☆

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Description:
SDL 1.2 compatibility layer that uses SDL 2.0 behind the scenes

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.2.72@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 2, 2025

Links: Homepage | @libsdl | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: sdl compatibility gaming multimedia library

Install: brew install sdl12-compat

About:
sdl12-compat provides a compatibility layer that allows applications written against SDL 1.2 to run on systems with SDL 2.0. It acts as a shim, translating legacy SDL 1.2 API calls into their modern SDL 2.0 equivalents. This enables older games and multimedia applications to function correctly without requiring source code modifications.

Key Features:

Transparent SDL 1.2 to SDL 2.0 API translation
No recompilation of legacy applications required
Maintains compatibility with older software and games
Active maintenance by the SDL organization

Use Cases:

Running legacy SDL 1.2 games on modern operating systems
Porting old SDL 1.2 applications to platforms that only support SDL 2.0

Alternatives:

Original SDL 1.2 – Directly using the legacy library is often incompatible with modern systems and hardware, whereas sdl12-compat bridges this gap.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 2, 2025 11:28pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	2c85486d