Show HN: Extract diagrams from PDF to SVG

4 months ago

Extracts regions from PDF files (like diagrams, charts, algorithms) into SVG format for lossless scaling.
Avoids pixelation issues common with raster image formats (JPG, PNG, etc.) when zooming or scaling.
User interface allows opening PDFs, navigating pages, and selecting regions to export as SVG.
SVG output maintains vector quality, unlike raster screenshots which pixelate upon zooming.
Requires installation of CLI tools (pdftocairo, pdftoppm, pdfinfo) via system-specific commands.
Setup involves creating a Python virtual environment and installing necessary packages.
Project is open-source under Apache 2.0 license but not officially supported by Google.

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