How To Install poppler-data on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install poppler-data in AlmaLinux 8. poppler-data is Encoding files for use with poppler

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install poppler-data on AlmaLinux 8.

What is poppler-data

This package consists of encoding files for use with poppler. The encoding files are optional and poppler will automatically read them if they are present. When installed, the encoding files enables poppler to correctly render both CJK and Cyrrilic characters properly.

We can use yum or dnf to install poppler-data on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install poppler-data.

Install poppler-data on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install poppler-data using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install poppler-data

Install poppler-data on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install poppler-data using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install poppler-data

How To Uninstall poppler-data on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the poppler-data package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove poppler-data

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install poppler-data on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.