PDF-Images vs RWTS PDFwriter

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PDF-Images

5.0

Developer Tools

RWTS PDFwriter

8.0

Utilities

Print driver for printing documents directly to a pdf file

Metric	PDF-Images	RWTS PDFwriter
Category	Developer Tools	Utilities
AI Score	5.0	8.0
30-day Installs	24	104
90-day Installs	83	312
365-day Installs	543	894
Version	1.1	3.1c
Auto-updates	No	No
Deprecated	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	21	1.1K
GitHub Forks	4	93
Open Issues	1	2
License	—	GPL-2.0
Language	C++	Swift
Last GitHub Commit	7y ago	8mo ago
First Seen	Jun 3, 2016	Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

PDF-Images

PDF-Images is a macOS command-line tool designed to extract images from PDF files. It offers a straightforward solution for users needing to retrieve embedded images, particularly beneficial for developers and designers working with PDFs.

Extracts and saves images from PDF files.

Pros

+ Command-line interface allows for easy automation and scripting.
+ Free and open-source, providing transparency and flexibility.
+ Specifically designed for macOS, ensuring compatibility with the operating system.

Cons

- No graphical user interface, which may limit accessibility for non-technical users.
- Lack of recent updates raises concerns about compatibility with newer macOS versions.

RWTS PDFwriter

RWTS PDFwriter is a macOS print driver that allows users to print documents directly to a PDF file. It offers a seamless integration with macOS printing system, making it easy to convert any printable document into a PDF without additional steps. Ideal for users who frequently need to create PDFs from various applications.

RWTS PDFwriter acts as a print driver, enabling users to save documents directly as PDF files from any application that supports printing.