rwts-pdfwriter ☆
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Description:
Print driver for printing documents directly to a pdf file
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.1d@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: pdf printing driver productivity macos
Install: brew install --cask rwts-pdfwriter
About:
RWTS PDFwriter is a macOS print driver that functions as a virtual printer, allowing users to generate PDF files directly from the print dialog of any application. It provides a seamless alternative to the built-in PDF functionality in older macOS versions, offering more control over output settings. This tool is particularly valuable for maintaining legacy workflows that depend on a dedicated PDF printing device.
Key Features:
  • Acts as a virtual printer in the macOS print dialog
  • Directly outputs high-quality PDF files from any printable application
  • Integrates with macOS CUPS printing system for system-wide availability
  • Provides a simple and reliable solution for legacy macOS versions
Use Cases:
  • Generating PDFs from older applications that lack native export features
  • Creating a standardized PDF printing workflow in an office environment
  • Automating document archival by printing directly to a PDF file
Alternatives:
  • Built-in macOS PDF Menu – RWTS PDFwriter provides a dedicated virtual printer, which can be more reliable for specific legacy apps than the standard 'Save as PDF' menu option.
  • CUPS-PDF – A similar open-source virtual printer for macOS and Linux, often configured via the command line, whereas RWTS PDFwriter offers a more direct installation and setup.
Version History
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Jul 1, 2026 10:51pm 3.1d 0 VERSION_BUMP 3de05c5e
Sep 9, 2025 4:30am 3.1c 0 VERSION_BUMP 6c3d4659
Sep 1, 2025 10:06am 3.1b 0 VERSION_BUMP fca1d570
Aug 31, 2025 4:32am 3.1b 0 VERSION_BUMP 307e4ef1
Feb 12, 2024 9:03am 3.1a 0 VERSION_BUMP c7765c0d
Jan 29, 2023 1:21pm 3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP c3c80d99
Jan 24, 2023 8:45pm 3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 60d67175
Jan 16, 2023 1:33pm 2.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 3eecb322
Nov 23, 2022 10:05pm 2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 085486f3
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