---
name: "psutils"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "psutils"
version: "3.3.17-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/psutils"
---

# psutils(1)

PDF and PostScript utilities

## NAME

PSUtils - PDF and PostScript utilities

## DESCRIPTION

PSUtils is a set of utilities for manipulating PDF and PostScript documents. PostScript files should follow the Adobe Document Structuring Conventions, but this is not checked.

## UNITS OF LENGTH

PSUtils utilities accept lengths in various units:

- •

  **pt** (PostScript points, 72 points per inch)

- •

  **mm** (millimetres)

- •

  **cm** (centimetres)

- •

  **in** (inches, 1 inch is 25.4mm)

Write the length as a number directly followed by the unit, for example, **4.5mm** or **72pt**. If no unit is given, PostScript points are assumed.

## AUTHOR

Written by Angus J. C. Duggan.

## SEE ALSO

[**psbook**(1)](/psbook/1.md), [**psselect**(1)](/psselect/1.md), [**pstops**(1)](/pstops/1.md), [**epsffit**(1)](/epsffit/1.md), [**psnup**(1)](/psnup/1.md), [**psresize**(1)](/psresize/1.md), [**psjoin**(1)](/psjoin/1.md), [**extractres**(1)](/extractres/1.md), [**includeres**(1)](/includeres/1.md)

## TRADEMARKS

**PostScript** is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.