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pdftohtml for Mac

Utility which converts PDF files into HTML and XML formats

Quick answer: pdftohtml is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pdftohtml. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pdftohtml is

pdftohtml is a command-line tool for macOS: utility which converts PDF files into HTML and XML 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 GPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install pdftohtml

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pdftohtml on Mac?

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

Is pdftohtml open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does pdftohtml 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 pdftohtml?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6554 in this catalogue.

What version of pdftohtml is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.40a.