Convert SVG to EPS

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ilangeva

Convert SVG to EPS

Post by ilangeva »

Hi,
I am trying to convert files from SVG format to EPS using ther command:
"convert input_file.svg output_file.eps"
I am getting the following error: "convert: no decode delegate for this image format"
I am working on Unix (HP)
Do you have any idea how to fix this error?

Many Thanks
Ilan
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Re: Convert SVG to EPS

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SVG requires the libxml2 delegate library. Most likely your version of ImageMagick was not built with libxml2 support. Type
  • identify -list configure
to see what is included in your version of ImageMagick.
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Re: Convert SVG to EPS

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Also BOTH formats are vector formats. IM is a raster image processor, and as such you will LOOSE a lot of information in the conversion.

See A word about Vector Image formats for more information, and alturnatives.

Best idea is to look for a SVG to PS converter (google is your friend)
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