Description:
Interpreter for PostScript and PDF
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
postscript
pdf
converter
document-processing
graphics
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Install:
brew install ghostscript
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About:
Ghostscript is a powerful interpreter for the PostScript (PS) and Portable Document Format (PDF) page description languages. It can render, manipulate, and convert these file formats into other raster or vector formats. Its core value lies in providing a robust backend engine for document processing tasks in server and development environments.
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Key Features:
- Converts PS/PDF to raster formats like JPEG, PNG, and TIFF
- Supports PDF creation and manipulation from various sources
- Acts as the printing engine for many open-source and commercial applications
- Scriptable command-line interface for automation
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Use Cases:
- Batch converting a directory of PDF files to JPEG images
- Generating PDF reports from raw PostScript code in a script
- Debugging and inspecting PostScript language files
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Alternatives:
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Poppler
– Poppler is primarily a PDF-focused rendering library, whereas Ghostscript handles both PS and PDF and is often used as a standalone interpreter.
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ImageMagick
– ImageMagick is a broader image manipulation suite that often uses Ghostscript as a delegate to handle PostScript and PDF input files.
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