djview ☆

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Description:
DjVu viewer and browser plugin

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.12,3.5.29@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: djvu viewer document imaging plugin

Install: brew install --cask djview

About:
DjView is a standalone viewer and browser plugin for the DjVu image format, known for its high compression ratios and high-quality rendering of scanned documents. It enables users to view, navigate, and print DjVu files efficiently, making it ideal for handling large collections of digitized books and technical documents. The tool provides a graphical interface for desktop use and supports integration with web browsers for direct online viewing.

Key Features:

High-fidelity rendering of DjVu documents with text and image layers
Standalone desktop viewer application for macOS
Browser plugin support for viewing DjVu files directly in web pages
Efficient handling of large, high-resolution scanned documents
Support for document navigation, zooming, and printing

Use Cases:

Viewing digitized archives of books, manuscripts, and academic papers
Accessing technical documentation and blueprints distributed in DjVu format

Alternatives:

SumatraPDF – Primarily a PDF reader, but some versions have experimental DjVu support; DjView is more specialized for the DjVu format.
DjVuLibre – A command-line library for DjVu; DjView provides a graphical user interface for easier viewing and interaction.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 24, 2025 10:28pm	4.12,3.5.29	0	VERSION_BUMP	f5fb27e1
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	4.12,3.5.29	0	VERSION_BUMP	b10403b0