sdl2_ttf ☆
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Description:
Library for using TrueType fonts in SDL applications
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @libsdl_org  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: sdl2 fonts multimedia graphics gamedev
Install: brew install sdl2_ttf
About:
SDL2_ttf is a companion library that allows applications to render TrueType fonts using the SDL2 rendering API. It provides a simple interface for loading font files and rendering text to SDL surfaces or textures. This library abstracts the complexities of font rasterization, enabling developers to easily integrate high-quality text rendering into their multimedia applications.
Key Features:
  • Support for TrueType Font (TTF) and OpenType Font (OTF) formats
  • Hardware-accelerated text rendering via SDL2 textures
  • Simple API for font loading, rendering, and glyph management
  • Support for font styles (bold, italic) and outline effects
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Adding text menus and HUDs to SDL2 games and applications
  • Rendering user interface text in multimedia projects
  • Displaying dynamic text content like scores, messages, or debug info
Alternatives:
  • SDL2_image – Handles image loading but not font rendering; SDL2_ttf is specialized for text
  • freetype – Lower-level font engine; SDL2_ttf provides higher-level SDL integration
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 9:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 36a3fb61
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