Description:
Lightweight PDF and XPS viewer
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.26.11@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 3, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
pdf
xps
viewer
library
c-library
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Install:
brew install mupdf
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About:
MuPDF is a high-performance C library that renders PDF, XPS, and EPUB documents with precision and speed. It includes command-line tools and a lightweight viewer, making it ideal for server-side processing and embedded systems. Its small footprint and robust feature set make it a preferred choice for developers needing reliable document rendering.
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Key Features:
- Ultra-fast rendering engine
- Supports PDF, XPS, and EPUB formats
- Minimal memory footprint
- Command-line tools for extraction and rendering
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Use Cases:
- Embedding document viewing capabilities in applications
- Server-side PDF generation and manipulation
- High-volume document rendering pipelines
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Alternatives:
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poppler
– Poppler is a robust PDF rendering library, often used with GUI applications, while MuPDF is more focused on speed and a minimal footprint.
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ghostscript
– Ghostscript is a full PostScript and PDF interpreter, which is more powerful but significantly heavier than MuPDF.
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