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ocrmypdf for Mac

Adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files

Quick answer: ocrmypdf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ocrmypdf. It is distributed under the MPL-2.0 licence. It has 4,670 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ocrmypdf is

ocrmypdf is a command-line tool for macOS: adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MPL-2.0 licence.

How to install ocrmypdf

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ocrmypdf on Mac?

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

Is ocrmypdf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MPL-2.0 licence.

Does ocrmypdf 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 ocrmypdf?

It was installed 4,670 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #346 in this catalogue.

What version of ocrmypdf is current?

The latest packaged version is 17.13.0.