Convert PostScript to GIF in Java

Converting PostScript files to high-quality images is not a difficult task now. Aspose.Page offers high-code APIs for multiple programming languages to convert and manipulate PS files programmatically. In addition, it also backs an enterprise-level online PS file converter to convert PS files to other popular file formats. However, this guide is for Java programmers who are looking for a PostScript Java library to convert PostScript to GIF programmatically. You can open GIF images on almost all popular operating systems easily without installing software. So, let’s start.

We will cover the following sections in this blog post:

  1. PostScript Java Library Installation
  2. Convert PostScript to GIF in Java - Code Sample
  3. PS File Converter - Online Tool

PostScript Java Library Installation

In order to install Aspose.Page for Java, you can download the JAR file or use the following Maven configurations:

 <repositories>
     <repository>
         <id>AsposeJavaAPI</id>
         <name>Aspose Java API</name>
         <url>https://releases.aspose.com/java/repo/</url>
     </repository>
</repositories>
 <dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>com.aspose</groupId>
        <artifactId>aspose-page</artifactId>
        <version>23.12</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>

Moreover, you can visit this installation guide to go through the complete details.

PostScript Java Library

Convert PostScript to GIF in Java - Code Sample

Now, you can develop a PS to GIF maker for business software. So, please follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Set the ImageFormat to GIF and load the source PostScript file.
  • Initialize an object of the PsDocument class with the PostScript input stream.
  • Set the value of suppressErrors if you want to convert the Postscript file despite minor errors.
  • Instantiate a new object of the ImageSaveOptions class with the suppressErrors parameter.
  • Create an instance of the ImageDevice class.
  • Call the save method to save the GIF file on the disk.
  • Invoke the getImagesBytes method to get the resulting images in bytes.
  • Create an output stream by initializing an instance of the FileOutputStream class with the output image path.

The following code sample demonstrates how to convert PostScript to GIF in Java programmatically:

You can see the output in the image below:

GIF Maker From Images

PS File Converter - Online Tool

This online tool provides rich PS conversions to other widely-used file formats. It is powered by Aspose.Page and is a free tool. Moreover, it maintains the quality of textual and graphical data while converting to other file formats. We highly recommend you use this PS file converter to boost productivity.

PS File Converter

GIF Maker From Images - Get a Free License

Now, you can avail a free temporary license to try PostScript Java library beyond evaluation limitations.

Conclusion

To conclude, we have gone through how to convert PostScript to GIF in Java programmatically. In addition, we implemented the functionality to develop an efficient PS file converter. Likewise, you can explore this PostScript Java library more by visiting documentation, GitHub repo, and the API references. Lastly, aspose.com will keep publishing blog posts. So, stay in touch for the updates. You can share your questions or queries on our forum.

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