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- Potrace is a tool 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 output is one of several vector file
- formats. A typical use is to create SVG or PDF 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: SVG,
- PDF, EPS, PostScript, DXF, GeoJSON, PGM (for easy antialiasing of
- pixel-based images), Gimppath, and XFig. Additional backends might be
- added in the future.
- Mkbitmap is a program distributed with Potrace which can be used to
- pre-process the input for better tracing behavior on greyscale and
- color images.
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