epf2png converts files from EPS format (Encapsulated PostScript) to some popular image formats. It uses GhostScript to produce the images. Since modern GhostScript programs do not support GIF anymore, GIF images are produced via the Portable BitMap converters (PBM-package). This program is distributed under the Perl Artistic License and the GPL. Johan Vromans INSTALLATION ------------ * Prerequisites: - Unix - Perl5.004 - a GhostScript installation that can handle the desired output formats (use `gs -h' to get a list of supported formats) - if you want GIF format and your GhostScript cannot produce this, the Portable BitMap package (pbmplus or netpbm) The program is distributed in the form of a gzipped tar (.tar.gz) file. Unpack this file in a scratch directory: % gzip -d < eps2png-x.y.tar.gz | tar -xvf - This will create a sub-directory eps2png-x.y. Switch to this directory: % cd eps2png-x.y Execute the following commands. Note that this is the standard procedure for Perl extensions and programs: % perl Makefile.PL % make all % make install The last command requires superuser (root) privilege. ADDITIONAL LINKS ---------------- The program is installed under the name eps2png. When invoked like this, it produces PNG images by default. You may install it under alternative names (or create links) for other default image formats: eps2gif -- will produce GIF images by default eps2jpg -- will produce JPEG images by default Note that, in any case, the desired output format can be selected using command line options.