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

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Jul 1, 2026 10:51pm	3.1d	VERSION_BUMP	3de05c5e
Sep 9, 2025 4:30am	3.1c	VERSION_BUMP	6c3d4659
Sep 1, 2025 10:06am	3.1b	VERSION_BUMP	fca1d570
Aug 31, 2025 4:32am	3.1b	VERSION_BUMP	307e4ef1
Feb 12, 2024 9:03am	3.1a	VERSION_BUMP	c7765c0d
Jan 29, 2023 1:21pm	3.1	VERSION_BUMP	c3c80d99
Jan 24, 2023 8:45pm	3.1	VERSION_BUMP	60d67175
Jan 16, 2023 1:33pm	2.0.3	VERSION_BUMP	3eecb322