unoconv ☆

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Description:
Convert between any document format supported by OpenOffice

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.9.0@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 11, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: conversion document pdf cli office

Install: brew install unoconv

About:
Unoconv is a command-line tool that uses LibreOffice or OpenOffice to convert documents between various formats. It acts as a wrapper, allowing users to perform conversions without needing a graphical interface. This makes it ideal for server-side document processing and automation workflows.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
Supports a wide range of document formats (PDF, DOCX, ODT, etc.)
Works with LibreOffice and OpenOffice headless mode
Simple syntax for quick conversions

Use Cases:

Batch converting documents on a server
Generating PDF reports from office documents in automated pipelines
Standardizing file formats for archival purposes

Alternatives:

pandoc – Pandoc is a more advanced universal document converter with better support for markup languages, while unoconv is simpler and relies on LibreOffice/OpenOffice.
LibreOffice CLI – Using LibreOffice's native command-line interface directly offers more control but is more verbose than unoconv's simplified wrapper.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 11, 2025 12:29pm		4	VERSION_BUMP	0db1ef58