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How do I extract a PNG file from the PDF file using PDF-XChange Core API?

Hello louw222,

Please use the Images Test utility available from here to see the PNG format parameters in the encoders list:
viewtopic.php?f=67&t=25944
Also, there is a link there for the code snippet where the PDF pages are being converted into TIFF.

Cheers,
Alex

Hi Alex,
Thanks for your reply.
I need to explain our need better. I am processing a PDF file that was generated using Adobe Illustrator and the embedded picture is a vector-defined graphic.
What I need is a method to extract the original vector graphic data to a PNG file (which is a vector graphic file).
I know that I can draw the page into a raster image and then vectorize the image into a PNG file, but I don't want to lose resolution.

What I need is a way to extract the original vector graphic directly into a vector-based PNG file.
I appreciate your help.
Lou

I was confused. PNG a raster format. I guess I'm looking for an SVG file.

Hello Lou,

We do not provide the conversion to the SVG format, but you can write your own converter by yourself by using the SDK - we give all of the needed information about the PDF file content items that you can require.

Cheers,
Alex

Hi Sasha,
Just curious if there is any change regarding import/export of .SVG files? If not planned, is using that SDK a simple exercise for a non-coder or only for pros? I imagine it's for a pro coder.

Thanks & Regards,
Kevin in Barcelona

Hello Kevin ,

Well, if you are writing in the SDK thread that means that you are a programmer. The converter should be written as we do not provide it.

Cheers,
Alex