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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''potrace'''(TM) is a utility 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 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 &quot;jaggy&quot; like a bitmap, but smooth. It can then be rendered at any resolution.<br /> <br /> Potrace can currently produce the following output formats: EPS, PostScript, PDF, SVG (scalable vector graphics), Xfig, Gimppath, and PGM (for easy antialiasing). Additional backends might be added in the future.<br /> <br /> '''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. See the mkbitmap examples page. <br /> <br /> ==Usage==<br /> ===Examples===<br /> $ potrace --svg input.pnm<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Netpbm]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://potrace.sourceforge.net/ official website]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Graphics software]]</div>

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