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enscript for Mac

Convert text to Postscript, HTML, or RTF, with syntax highlighting

Quick answer: enscript is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install enscript. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 37 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What enscript is

enscript is a command-line tool for macOS: convert text to Postscript, HTML, or RTF, with syntax highlighting.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install enscript

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install enscript on Mac?

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

Is enscript open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does enscript 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 enscript?

It was installed 37 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5161 in this catalogue.

What version of enscript is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.6.