README 819 B

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  1. Potrace is a tool for tracing a bitmap, which means, transforming a
  2. bitmap into a smooth, scalable image. The input is a bitmap (PBM,
  3. PGM, PPM, or BMP format), and the output is one of several vector file
  4. formats. A typical use is to create SVG or PDF files from scanned
  5. data, such as company or university logos, handwritten notes, etc.
  6. The resulting image is not "jaggy" like a bitmap, but smooth. It can
  7. then be rendered at any resolution.
  8. Potrace can currently produce the following output formats: SVG,
  9. PDF, EPS, PostScript, DXF, GeoJSON, PGM (for easy antialiasing of
  10. pixel-based images), Gimppath, and XFig. Additional backends might be
  11. added in the future.
  12. Mkbitmap is a program distributed with Potrace which can be used to
  13. pre-process the input for better tracing behavior on greyscale and
  14. color images.