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potrace - Converts bitmaps into vector graphics

'potrace' is a utility for tracing a bitmap (that is, transforming a bitmap into a smooth, scalable image). The input is a portable bitmap (PBM), 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.

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Web pagehttp://potrace.sourceforge.net/
Source tarballhttp://potrace.sourceforge.net/download/potrace-1.4.tar.gz
Version 1.4 (beta) released on 2004-03-08
Licensed under The GNU General Public License, Version 2 or later.
This is not a GNU package.

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  • Peter Selinger
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Interfacescommand line
Source languagesC
Related programsAutotrace

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License verified byJanet Casey <jcasey@gnu.org> on 2003-08-18
Entry compiled byJanet Casey <jcasey@gnu.org>

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