sdl3_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: Developer tools
Tags: sdl font graphics gamedev truetype
Install: brew install sdl3_ttf
About:
SDL3_ttf is a companion library for SDL3 that provides support for rendering TrueType fonts (TTF) and OpenType fonts. It uses the FreeType library to load and render fonts, allowing developers to easily display high-quality text in their SDL applications. This library simplifies the complex process of font rasterization and text layout.
Key Features:
  • Support for TrueType Font (TTF) and OpenType (OTF) formats
  • High-quality text rendering using FreeType
  • Simple API for loading fonts and rendering text to SDL surfaces
  • Support for text shading, coloring, and basic layout
  • Integration with SDL3 rendering pipeline
Use Cases:
  • Adding text-based user interfaces (HUDs, menus) to SDL games
  • Displaying dynamic text like scores, timers, or messages
  • Creating cross-platform desktop applications with custom fonts
Alternatives:
  • SDL2_ttf – Predecessor library for SDL2; SDL3_ttf is the modern version for the new SDL3 API.
  • stb_truetype – Single-header C library; requires manual integration with SDL, whereas SDL3_ttf is an official SDL extension.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 9:12pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c1b8fc4e
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