Raqm is a small library that encapsulates the logic for complex text layout and provides a convenient API.
It provides bidirectional text support, shaping, and proper script itemization. As a result, Raqm can support most writing systems covered by Unicode.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Complex text layout library.
- Bidirectional text support using FriBiDi or SheenBidi.
- Text shaping using HarfBuzz.
- Proper script itemization.
- Supports most writing systems covered by Unicode.
- Lightweight C API.
- Used by projects including ImageMagick, LibGD, Pillow, and mplcairo.
Website: github.com/HOST-Oman/libraqm
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Developer: House Of Open Source Technology — Oman
License: MIT License
Raqm is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Font Renderers | |
|---|---|
| HarfBuzz | OpenType text shaping engine |
| FreeType | Small and efficient software font engine |
| Pango | International text layout and rendering with rich script support |
| LibICU | Libraries for Unicode and internationalization |
| Fontconfig | Library for configuring and customizing font access |
| COSMIC Text | Rust library for rich multi-line text layout, shaping and editing |
| FriBidi | Implementation of the Unicode Bidirectional Algorithm |
| Swash | Pure Rust toolkit for glyph shaping, scaling and rendering |
| SheenBidi | Compact Unicode bidirectional algorithm implementation for text engines |
| Raqm | Bidirectional layout and shaping for complex writing systems |
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