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inkscape: Export the drawing (bounding box of all objects) of an SVG file into a bitmap.
$ inkscape ${filename-svg} -o ${filename-png} -D
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This command is used to convert an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file to a PNG (Portable Network Graphics) file using Inkscape.

Let's break down the command:

  • inkscape: This is the command to run Inkscape, an open-source vector graphics editor.
  • ${filename-svg}: This is a placeholder for the input SVG file name. You should replace this with the actual name of the SVG file you want to convert.
  • -o: This is a flag that specifies the output file name.
  • ${filename-png}: This is a placeholder for the output PNG file name. You should replace this with the desired name of the converted PNG file.
  • -D: This is a flag that enables or sets the export resolution. In this case, -D indicates that the default resolution will be used.

So, when you run this command, it will open the specified SVG file using Inkscape and convert it to a PNG file with the specified output file name. The conversion will use the default export resolution provided by Inkscape.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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