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libsvg-cairo for Mac

SVG rendering library using Cairo

Quick answer: libsvg-cairo is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libsvg-cairo. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsvg-cairo is

libsvg-cairo is a design tool for macOS: SVG rendering library using Cairo.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install libsvg-cairo

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

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 libsvg-cairo on Mac?

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

Is libsvg-cairo open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does libsvg-cairo 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 libsvg-cairo?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10110 in this catalogue.

What version of libsvg-cairo is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.1.6.