img2pdf ☆
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Description:
Convert images to PDF via direct JPEG inclusion
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.6.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: pdf image-conversion command-line lossless utilities
Install: brew install img2pdf
About:
img2pdf is a command-line tool that converts images to PDF by embedding JPEG data directly into the PDF container without re-encoding the image pixels. This lossless approach preserves the original image quality and metadata while resulting in faster processing and smaller file sizes compared to rasterization-based converters.
Key Features:
  • Lossless conversion by embedding JPEGs directly
  • Preserves EXIF metadata and color profiles
  • Supports various image formats including JPEG, PNG, and TIFF
  • Command-line interface for scripting and batch processing
  • No re-encoding means faster conversion and smaller files
Use Cases:
  • Creating high-quality PDF photo albums without quality loss
  • Converting scanned documents to PDF while preserving original quality
  • Batch processing images for archiving or distribution
  • Generating PDFs from camera RAW files after preprocessing
Alternatives:
  • ImageMagick – Re-encodes images, potentially losing quality and increasing file size
  • sips – macOS tool with limited PDF conversion capabilities
  • Ghostscript – Heavier solution that typically rasterizes images before PDF creation
Version History
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Nov 6, 2025 6:46am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c394a7e
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