sdl_gfx ☆

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Description:
Graphics drawing primitives and other support functions

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: sdl graphics multimedia gamedev vector-drawing

Install: brew install sdl_gfx

About:
SDL_gfx provides a suite of additional graphics functions for SDL applications, including drawing primitives like lines, circles, and polygons. It also offers essential support utilities such as framerate management and image rotation. This library extends the core SDL functionality, making it easier to create 2D visuals without external dependencies.

Key Features:

Drawing primitives (points, lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, polygons)
Framerate control and timing functions
Image rotation and scaling capabilities
Bezier curve drawing

Use Cases:

Developing 2D games requiring vector shape rendering
Creating data visualizations or plotting graphs in real-time applications
Prototyping graphical user interfaces without a heavy framework

Alternatives:

SDL2_image – Focuses on loading various image formats (PNG, JPG) rather than runtime drawing primitives.
Cairo – A more comprehensive 2D graphics library with anti-aliasing, but heavier and not SDL-native.

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