Hi.
I open a pdf file using import vectors option, but I don't get any vectors but a bitmap.
Using the create vectors from bitmap would be very very tiresome as the drawing is somewhat busy and it's a plan and so I'd rather not lose the precision.
But can anyone explain why a pdf file would open as a bitmap rather than as vectors?
Thanks,
Rob.
pdf import bitmap not vectors..
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Re: pdf import bitmap not vectors..
As easy way to see if your PDF file contains vector or bitmap content is to open it in Adobe Reader and magnify the drawing to more than 800%. If you see smooth curves and straight lines, it’s a vector file and the conversion results will be much easier. If what you see on screen looks jagged, ragged or pixelated, it is a bitmap file.
Regarding why it might be bitmap vs. vectors, it depends on the source, and the tools that were used to create the PDF file. Here is a brief write-up: Understanding the PDF file format – How Are Images Stored
Regarding why it might be bitmap vs. vectors, it depends on the source, and the tools that were used to create the PDF file. Here is a brief write-up: Understanding the PDF file format – How Are Images Stored
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Re: pdf import bitmap not vectors..
The reason it is importing as a bitmap is because it is a bitmap
Some file formats such as jpeg, BMP, Tiff are bitmap formats & will only ever contain bitmap data.
Other formats such as PDF, EPS contain vector data, bitmap data or a combination vector & bitmap data
Just because a file says it is PDF or EPS format don't assume it will contain vector data
Some file formats such as jpeg, BMP, Tiff are bitmap formats & will only ever contain bitmap data.
Other formats such as PDF, EPS contain vector data, bitmap data or a combination vector & bitmap data
Just because a file says it is PDF or EPS format don't assume it will contain vector data
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Re: pdf import bitmap not vectors..
Thanks for clarifying..
Regards,
Rob.
Regards,
Rob.