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
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Oct 11, 2025 12:29pm 4 VERSION_BUMP 0db1ef58
Sep 10, 2024 10:37pm 4 VERSION_BUMP 08b8e952
Sep 22, 2023 8:06am 3 VERSION_BUMP 313473a1
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