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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 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.
+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: EPS, PostScript,
-PDF, SVG (scalable vector graphics), DXF, GeoJSON, PGM (for easy antialiasing
-of pixel-based images), Gimppath, and XFig. Additional backends might be
-added in the future.
+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.