rusttype
A pure Rust library for parsing, laying out, and rasterizing OpenType fonts with GPU caching support.
What is rusttype?
RustType is a pure Rust library for font parsing, layout, and rasterization, serving as an alternative to FreeType. It enables developers to work with OpenType fonts (TTF and OTF) in Rust applications, providing glyph retrieval, horizontal layout with kerning, and analytical rasterization. It is designed for performance and control, particularly in graphics-intensive contexts like games.
Rust developers building games, graphics applications, or embedded systems where font rendering with low-level control and GPU efficiency is required. It is also suitable for developers needing a pure Rust font library to avoid C dependencies like FreeType.
Developers choose RustType for its pure Rust implementation, offering memory safety and performance without external dependencies. Its GPU cache management minimizes texture uploads and draw calls, making it efficient for real-time rendering, while its accurate analytical rasterization ensures high-quality glyph rendering.
Overview
Use Cases
Best For
- Building 2D or 3D games in Rust that require efficient, real-time text rendering with minimal GPU overhead.
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