macOS
Homebrewverified · 100%
brew install gdlocal Homebrew formula metadata
brew
Install gd with Homebrew, apk, dnf, Nix, pacman, zypper
Graphics library to dynamically manipulate images. Version 2.3.3 via Homebrew; verified 2026-06-22.
install
Additional install commands
Linux
Alpine Linux apkverified · 92%
sudo apk add gdAlpine Linux edge package indexes · gd · source: dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org
Fedora dnfverified · 92%
sudo dnf install gdFedora Rawhide package metadata · gd · source: dl.fedoraproject.org
Nixverified · 92%
nix profile install nixpkgs#gdnixpkgs package indexes · pkgs/by-name/gd/gd/package.nix · source: api.github.com
Arch Linux pacmanverified · 92%
sudo pacman -S gdArch Linux sync databases · gd · source: geo.mirror.pkgbuild.com
openSUSE zypperverified · 92%
sudo zypper install gdopenSUSE Tumbleweed package metadata · gd · source: download.opensuse.org
overview
Package summary
Graphics library to dynamically manipulate images
Project links
Commands and aliases
- annotate
- bdftogd
- gd2copypal
- gd2togif
- gd2topng
- gdcmpgif
- gdparttopng
- gdtopng
- giftogd2
- pngtogd
- pngtogd2
- webpng
history
Project history and usage
GD Graphics Library, packaged as gd or libgd, is a C library for dynamic image creation. It is commonly used to generate charts, graphics, thumbnails, and image conversions, especially in web applications.
Project history
The official README and About page state that GD was originally developed by Thomas Boutell and is now maintained by many contributors, with the About page placing maintenance under the PHP.net umbrella. The modern repository describes C99/C++-compatible builds through CMake or configure and broad platform support.
Adoption history
GD spread through language bindings and web stacks: the official pages name Perl, PHP, Ruby, and other wrappers, and describe web development as its most common application area. Its package-manager life is tied to optional image-format libraries such as libpng, libjpeg, libwebp, libavif, libheif, libtiff, libXpm, FreeType, Fontconfig, libraqm, and libimagequant.
How it is used
Applications link libgd to create or transform raster images on demand. Typical uses include chart generation, thumbnailing, format conversion, transparency and blending operations, image transformations, filters, and text rendering when optional font libraries are enabled.
Why package nerds care
GD is a classic dependency package: small at the API surface, but connected to a wide graph of image codecs, language bindings, build systems, and security updates. Its history explains why many Unix package sets carry both libgd itself and a cluster of optional image/font libraries.
Timeline
- 2015: GitHub records the libgd repository creation.
- 2017: GD 2.2.5 is released with security fixes.
- 2020: GD 2.3.0 is released with multiple security fixes and test additions.
- 2021: GD 2.3.2 adds AVIF and HEIF support, followed by GD 2.3.3 build and bug fixes.
- 2026: The README lists GD 2.3 in bug-fix support, GD 2.4 as active development, and GD 3.0 as early vector/API work.
Related projects
- PHP.net is the umbrella named by the official About page.
- Perl, PHP, Ruby, and other bindings expose GD to language ecosystems.
- libpng, libjpeg or libjpeg-turbo, libwebp, libavif, libheif, libtiff, libXpm, FreeType, Fontconfig, libraqm, and libimagequant are adjacent optional dependencies.
Sources
- https://api.github.com/repos/libgd/libgd
- https://api.github.com/repos/libgd/libgd/releases
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd
- https://libgd.github.io/
- https://libgd.github.io/pages/about.html
- https://libgd.github.io/pages/docs.html
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/libgd/libgd/master/CHANGELOG.md
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/libgd/libgd/master/README.md
security posture
Risk level: blue
broad file, network, media, or database tool signal.
Risk classifier
blue risk · medium confidence · tool
Why
- broad file, network, media, or database tool signal
Signals
- text:image
Install behavior
- No Homebrew post-install hook is recorded in formula metadata.
- Homebrew bottle metadata is available for 12 platform targets.
- Installs with 7 runtime dependencies.
Recommended review
Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.
executables
Installed executables
| Command | Kind | Exposure | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
annotate | cli | global executable | |
bdftogd | cli | global executable | |
gd2copypal | cli | global executable | |
gd2togif | cli | global executable | |
gd2topng | cli | global executable | |
gdcmpgif | cli | global executable | |
gdparttopng | cli | global executable | |
gdtopng | cli | global executable | |
giftogd2 | cli | global executable | |
pngtogd | cli | global executable | |
pngtogd2 | cli | global executable | |
webpng | cli | global executable |
freshness
Version and freshness
These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.
page generated2026-07-08
manager version2.3.3
manager updated2026-06-22
local dataok
upstreamnot checked
latest detectednot detected
https://github.com/libgd/libgd
- infoNo cached GitHub release or tag data was available.https://github.com/libgd/libgdnone confidence
install metadata
Package metadata
| Package key | brew:gd |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.3.3 |
| Package manager | Homebrew |
| Package manager page | https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/gd |
| Homepage | https://libgd.github.io/ |
| Repository | https://github.com/libgd/libgd |
| Upstream docs | https://libgd.github.io/manuals/2.3.3 |
| License | GD |
| Source archive | https://github.com/libgd/libgd/releases/download/gd-2.3.3/libgd-2.3.3.tar.xz |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22T14:03:26-07:00 |
| Pulse | updated |
| Dependencies | fontconfig, freetype, jpeg-turbo, libavif, libpng, libtiff, webp |
| Bottle | available (on arm64_big_sur, arm64_linux, arm64_monterey, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_tahoe, arm64_ventura, big_sur, monterey, sonoma, ventura, x86_64_linux) |
| Homebrew post-install | not defined |
| Service | none declared |
registry facts
Source database details
| Source Database | Homebrew formula API |
|---|---|
| Tap | homebrew/core |
| Full Name | gd |
| Aliases |
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| Version Scheme | 0 |
| Revision | 6 |
| Head Version | HEAD |
| Conflicts With |
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| Bottle Stable Root URL | https://ghcr.io/v2/homebrew/core |
| Deprecated | no |
| Disabled | no |
| Keg Only | no |
| URL Keys |
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source database matches
Other package-manager records
Matches are pulled from external package-manager indexes and kept separate from local Automic Vault package links.
Nix95%
gd
nix profile install nixpkgs#gd- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
apk95%
gd 2.3.3-r10
Library for the dynamic creation of images by programmers
sudo apk add gd- License: GD
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 1 dependencies
- 1 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
apk95%
gd-dev 2.3.3-r10
Library for the dynamic creation of images by programmers (development files)
sudo apk add gd-dev- License: GD
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 1 dependencies
- 1 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
apk95%
gd-doc 2.3.3-r10
Library for the dynamic creation of images by programmers (documentation)
sudo apk add gd-doc- License: GD
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
apk95%
libgd 2.3.3-r10
Library for the dynamic creation of images by programmers (libraries)
sudo apk add libgd- License: GD
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 1 dependencies
- 1 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
dnf95%
gd 2.3.3-21.fc44
A graphics library for quick creation of PNG or JPEG images
sudo dnf install gd- License: GD
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: i686
- Source Package: gd
- 15 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
dnf95%
gd-devel 2.3.3-21.fc44
The development libraries and header files for gd
sudo dnf install gd-devel- License: GD
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: i686
- Source Package: gd
- 15 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
dnf95%
gd-progs 2.3.3-21.fc44
Utility programs that use libgd
sudo dnf install gd-progs- License: GD
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 6 dependencies
- 1 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
pacman95%
gd 2.3.3-9
Library for the dynamic creation of images by programmers
sudo pacman -S gd- License: custom
- Architecture: x86_64
- 5 dependencies
- 1 optional deps
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
zypper95%
gd 2.3.3-4.7
A Drawing Library for Programs That Use PNG and JPEG Output
sudo zypper install gd- License: MIT
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 3 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
zypper95%
gd-devel 2.3.3-4.7
Drawing Library for Programs with PNG and JPEG Output
sudo zypper install gd-devel- License: MIT
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 4 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
zypper95%
gd-devel-32bit 2.3.3-4.7
Drawing Library for Programs with PNG and JPEG Output
sudo zypper install gd-devel-32bit- License: MIT
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 2 dependencies
- 1 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
zypper95%
libgd3 2.3.3-4.7
A Drawing Library for Programs That Use PNG and JPEG Output
sudo zypper install libgd3- License: MIT
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 12 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
zypper95%
libgd3-32bit 2.3.3-4.7
A Drawing Library for Programs That Use PNG and JPEG Output
sudo zypper install libgd3-32bit- License: MIT
- Category: Unspecified
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: gd
- 12 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Gd
source trail
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Combined YAML source
View the package source record on GitHub.
Used sources
- Geiger risk classifier
- Nucleus package database
- av.db category and tag curation
- cross-ecosystem install command graph
- curated package history
- external package-manager database matches
- package relationship graph
- package version freshness
- package-page enrichment