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FreePDF for Mac

Reader that supports translating PDF documents

Quick answer: FreePDF is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask freepdf. The project is open source. It has 9 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What FreePDF is

FreePDF is a utility for macOS: reader that supports translating PDF documents.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/zstar1003/FreePDF.

How to install FreePDF

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

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 FreePDF on Mac?

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

Is FreePDF open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: zstar1003/FreePDF.

Does FreePDF run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is FreePDF?

It was installed 9 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8333 in this catalogue.

What version of FreePDF is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.0.2.