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gl2ps for Mac

OpenGL to PostScript printing library

Quick answer: gl2ps is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gl2ps. It is distributed under the GL2PS licence. It has 128 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gl2ps is

gl2ps is a command-line tool for macOS: openGL to PostScript printing library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GL2PS licence.

How to install gl2ps

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install gl2ps.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gl2ps on Mac?

Run brew install gl2ps in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is gl2ps open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GL2PS licence.

Does gl2ps run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is gl2ps?

It was installed 128 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3067 in this catalogue.

What version of gl2ps is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.3.