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Package: potrace (1.8-1)

utility to transform bitmaps into vector graphics

potrace is a utility for tracing a bitmap, which means, transforming a bitmap into a smooth, scalable image. The input is a bitmap (PBM, PGM, PPM, or BMP format), and the default output is an encapsulated PostScript file (EPS). A typical use is to create EPS files from scanned data, such as company or university logos, handwritten notes, etc. The resulting image is not "jaggy" like a bitmap, but smooth. It can then be rendered at any resolution.

potrace can currently produce the following output formats: EPS, PostScript, PDF, SVG (scalable vector graphics), Xfig, Gimppath, and PGM (for easy antialiasing). Additional backends might be added in the future.

Homepage: http://potrace.sourceforge.net/

Tags: User Interface: Command Line, Role: Program, Scope: Utility, Purpose: Data Conversion, Works with: Image, Raster Image, Vector Image

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alpha 106.5 kB264 kB [list of files]
amd64 97.9 kB252 kB [list of files]
armel 106.5 kB252 kB [list of files]
avr32 (unofficial port) 96.7 kB204 kB [list of files]
hppa 108.8 kB244 kB [list of files]
hurd-i386 94.9 kB236 kB [list of files]
i386 91.9 kB232 kB [list of files]
ia64 153.1 kB444 kB [list of files]
kfreebsd-amd64 88.5 kB186 kB [list of files]
kfreebsd-i386 82.9 kB176 kB [list of files]
m68k (unofficial port) 87.2 kB228 kB [list of files]
mips 117.7 kB288 kB [list of files]
mipsel 118.2 kB288 kB [list of files]
powerpc 104.1 kB248 kB [list of files]
s390 93.7 kB224 kB [list of files]
sparc 94.6 kB228 kB [list of files]