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pdf2image for Mac

Convert PDFs to images

Quick answer: pdf2image is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pdf2image. It is distributed under the FSFUL licence. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pdf2image is

pdf2image is a command-line tool for macOS: convert PDFs to images.

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

How to install pdf2image

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install pdf2image.

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 pdf2image on Mac?

Run brew install pdf2image in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is pdf2image open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the FSFUL licence.

Does pdf2image 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 pdf2image?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7979 in this catalogue.

What version of pdf2image is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.53.