pstoedit ☆
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Description:
Convert PostScript and PDF files to editable vector graphics
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: graphics conversion vector pdf postscript
Install: brew install pstoedit
About:
Pstoedit is a command-line tool that converts PostScript and PDF files into various editable vector graphics formats. It acts as a translator, enabling graphics from printable documents to be imported into standard vector editing software. This utility is essential for designers and engineers needing to modify vector content originally locked within PDF or PostScript files.
Key Features:
  • Supports output to over 40 formats including SVG, DXF, and EPS
  • Preserves vector paths and shapes during conversion
  • Works as a standalone command-line utility
  • Can utilize Ghostscript for processing complex PDFs
Use Cases:
  • Converting PDF schematics to DXF for CAD software
  • Extracting vector logos from PDF documents for editing
  • Batch processing PostScript files for graphic design workflows
Alternatives:
  • Inkscape – Inkscape is a full vector editor with import capabilities, whereas pstoedit is specialized for conversion via command line.
  • pdf2svg – pdf2svg is a more lightweight tool focused specifically on PDF to SVG conversion.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 10:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 17792ff3
Dec 21, 2024 6:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP 45886fd7
Nov 25, 2024 9:38am 0 VERSION_BUMP 71c46bf9
Sep 12, 2024 2:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2000d24f
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