potrace

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.

Obtaining

Web page	http://potrace.sourceforge.net/
Source tarball	http://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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Maintainers	Peter Selinger
Developers	Peter Selinger

Related information

Interfaces	command line
Source languages	C
Related programs	Autotrace

Entry information

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

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