LineBreak for Mac

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LineBreak is a free productivity application designed specifically for Mac users, enabling efficient text formatting for various documents. This tool simplifies the process of inserting line breaks in text, making it particularly useful for users who frequently work with plain text files, code snippets, or any content that requires precise formatting adjustments. LineBreak's intuitive interface allows for quick access to its features, enhancing overall workflow without unnecessary distractions.

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The application supports various text types and formats, ensuring compatibility across different platforms. Users can easily customize settings to meet their specific formatting needs, thereby improving the quality and readability of their text. With its lightweight design and free availability, LineBreak serves as an effective solution for those seeking to optimize their text editing tasks on Mac.

LineBreak for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 10, 2008

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 2.8

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.4

Additional Requirements: none

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Total Downloads: 520

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.6/5

10 User Votes

There's simple, and then there's mute
KevinKillionJune 6, 2010
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It seems to do what it's supposed to, at least for smaller files
Cons
There are few (if any) messages about what it will do, or what it's done, and it fails entirely (without any message) on big files
Summary
Drop a file on the LineBreak icon, and NOTHING appears to happen. There are no messages before, during or after the conversion. Theonly way you know that anything happened at all is by noting that the program launched and then quit, or by inspecting the text file. The worst part of this is that you are given no clear idea if the conversion succeeded or failed. In particular, dropping a large text file on LineBreak failed. Perhaps there is a size limit, perhaps it's all done in-memory? When it fails, you have no message to tell you that.
Lifesaver
April 20, 2010
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This is a life saver if you create content for PCs and work on a Mac.
Works great
VersionTrackerUserOpinionAugust 16, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Sure you can do all sorts of things with the command line or services, etc. but nothing easier than dragging a folder onto an icon and having it correct line feeds in thousands of files under hundreds of folders. Could use a better interface, feedback on what it's processing, a history of files changed, etc. Great job!
VersionTrackerUserOpinionJanuary 3, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Needed to convert a pile of nested files for use on the web server and it did the trick perfectly! Clean, simple, straightforward.
CyborgSamOctober 15, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Simple & effective, not bloat-ware
BMerlinApril 19, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Wonderful! The fact that it's now released under the GPL makes it great for other developers, too.
(n/a)April 18, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Does one thing, does it well. Thanks! (And no I didn't write the program - I did write some others though :)
montannMarch 9, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Perfect. Just what I needed. Better and easier for my purposes than using an AppleScript in BBEdit. Thanks!
1 hand too manyMarch 8, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />nice!
BMerlinFebruary 5, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Does what it should and does it quickly. Source code would be nice and helpful.

Developer’s Description

By Trance Software

Convert between UNIX, Mac, Windows/DOS line breaks

LineBreak is drag-and-drop application written in Cocoa to convert text files to a specified line break format (UNIX, Mac, or Windows/DOS). It has the following features:

Clean interface.
Converts documents quickly.
Drag and drop. Works great from the dock.
Batch conversions by dragging multiple files and/or folders onto LineBreak's icon.
You have the option to preserve modification dates
Works even when there are different kinds of line breaks in the same source document.
Protects against the corruption of non-text documents. You can even make your own rules!
Written in Objective C using the Cocoa API.
Licensed under the GNU GPL. This means it is really free and source code is included!