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dos2unix for Mac

Convert text between DOS, UNIX, and Mac formats

Quick answer: dos2unix is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dos2unix. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 1,639 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dos2unix is

dos2unix is a command-line tool for macOS: convert text between DOS, UNIX, and Mac formats.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install dos2unix

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install dos2unix.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dos2unix on Mac?

Run brew install dos2unix in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is dos2unix open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does dos2unix run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is dos2unix?

It was installed 1,639 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #751 in this catalogue.

What version of dos2unix is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.5.7.