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Potrace is a tool for tracing a bitmap, which means, transforming a bitmap
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into a smooth, scalable image. The input is a bitmap (PBM, PGM, PPM, or BMP
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format), and the default output is an encapsulated PostScript file (EPS). A
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typical use is to create EPS files from scanned data, such as company or
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university logos, handwritten notes, etc. The resulting image is not "jaggy"
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like a bitmap, but smooth. It can then be rendered at any resolution.
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Potrace can currently produce the following output formats: EPS, PostScript,
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PDF, SVG (scalable vector graphics), DXF, GeoJSON, PGM (for easy antialiasing
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of pixel-based images), Gimppath, and XFig. Additional backends might be
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added in the future.
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2011-09-21 13:45:51 +02:00
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Mkbitmap is a program distributed with Potrace which can be used to pre-
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process the input for better tracing behavior on greyscale and color images.
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