pdf2djvu ☆

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Description:
Create DjVu files from PDF files

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Nov 13, 2024

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: pdf djvu conversion document compression ocr

Install: brew install pdf2djvu

About:
pdf2djvu is a command-line utility that converts PDF documents into the DjVu format, which is optimized for scanned documents and offers superior compression for black-and-white images. It provides precise control over the conversion process, including options for image resolution, color depth, and OCR text layer integration. Its main value is enabling efficient storage and distribution of scanned documents, particularly for digital libraries and archives.

Key Features:

Converts PDF to DjVu format with high compression
Supports creation of OCR text layers for searchable documents
Offers fine-grained control over image resolution and color handling
Command-line interface suitable for scripting and batch processing

Use Cases:

Digitizing and compressing scanned book collections for online archives
Reducing file size of image-heavy PDFs for distribution or storage

Alternatives:

pdf2djvuonline – Web-based service with less control and potential privacy concerns for sensitive documents.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 13, 2024 9:06am		3	VERSION_BUMP	5f4102d3