thorvg
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Description:
Lightweight portable library used for drawing vector-based scenes and animations
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.15.16@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: vector-graphics c-plus-plus svg rendering library
Install: brew install thorvg
About:
ThorVG is a compact C++ library designed for rendering vector graphics, including shapes, gradients, and paths. It provides a lightweight and efficient solution for integrating vector-based visual elements into applications. Its primary value is delivering high-quality vector rendering with minimal resource overhead.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and portable C++ library
  • Supports standard vector formats like SVG
  • Hardware-accelerated rendering capabilities
  • Simple and clean API
Use Cases:
  • Rendering UI elements in embedded systems
  • Adding vector graphics support to game engines
  • Creating custom data visualizations
Alternatives:
  • librsvg – Focuses specifically on SVG rendering, whereas ThorVG aims to be a more general vector scene graph library.
  • Skia – Skia is a more comprehensive and larger 2D graphics library used by major browsers, while ThorVG prioritizes a smaller footprint.
Version History
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Nov 27, 2025 10:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 88f8b720
Nov 27, 2025 8:51pm 0 NEW 23d453df