Convert PCL to IMAGE via Java

Export PCL file to IMAGE within any within any Java J2SE, J2EE, J2ME applications without using Adobe^® Acrobat Reader

Converting a PCL file to an IMAGE image in Java is a simple two-step process. The first step is to use the Aspose.PDF for Java API to export the PCL file to a JPEG image. This API is part of the Aspose.Total for Java package, which provides a comprehensive set of APIs for working with various file formats. Once the PCL file has been converted to a JPEG image, the second step is to use the Aspose.Imaging for Java Image Processing API to render the JPEG image to an IMAGE image. This API provides a wide range of image processing capabilities, such as resizing, cropping, rotating, and more. With these two APIs, you can easily convert a PCL file to an IMAGE image in Java.

Export PCL to IMAGE via Java

Open PCL file using Document class
Initialize class object and render PCL to JPEG by using Process method
Load JPEG file by using Image class
Save the document to JPEG2000 format using save method

Conversion Requirements

You can easily use Aspose.Total for Java directly from a Maven based project and include libraries in your pom.xml.

Alternatively, you can get a ZIP file from downloads .

	// supports PDF, CGM, EPUB, TeX, PCL, PS, XPS, MD, MHTML, XSLFO, HTML file formats
	// load PDF with an instance of Document
	Document document = new Document("input.pdf");

	// create an object of JpegDevice
	JpegDevice renderer = new JpegDevice();

	// convert first of a particular PDF page to JPEG format
	renderer.process(document.getPages().get_Item(1), "output.jpeg");

	// load JPEG file
	Image image = Image.Load("output.jpeg");
	// supports Dicom, Jpeg2000, Apng, Psd, Dxf, Wmf, Emz, Wmz, Tga, Svgz file formats
	// save JPEG to PSD file format
	image.save("output.psd", new PsdOptions());

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Convert PCL to IMAGE in a Single File via Java

The API also allows you to export PCL file to IMAGE to a single file. In order to convert all pages, you can first render your PCL document to one TIFF file and after that, you can export the TIFF file to IMAGE. You can open the input file using Document class and create Resolution, TiffSettings, & TIFF device objects. You can get a single TIFF image using process method of TiffDevice class. Finally, you can load TIFF file using Image class and save it to JPEG2000 format using save method.

	// supports PDF, CGM, EPUB, TeX, PCL, PS, XPS, MD, MHTML, XSLFO, HTML file formats
	// load PDF with an instance of Document
	Document pdfDocument = new Document("input.pdf");

	// Create Resolution object
	Resolution resolution = new Resolution(300);

	// Create TiffSettings object
	TiffSettings tiffSettings = new TiffSettings();
	tiffSettings.setCompression(CompressionType.None);
	tiffSettings.setDepth(ColorDepth.Default);
	tiffSettings.setShape(ShapeType.Landscape);

	// Create TIFF device
	TiffDevice tiffDevice = new TiffDevice(resolution, tiffSettings);

	// Convert a particular page and save the image to stream
	tiffDevice.process(pdfDocument, 1, 1, "output.tif");

	// load TIFF file
	Image image = Image.Load("output.tif");
	// supports Dicom, Jpeg2000, Apng, Psd, Dxf, Wmf, Emz, Wmz, Tga, Svgz file formats
	// save TIFF to PSD file format
	image.save("output.psd", new PsdOptions());

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Convert PCL to IMAGE With Watermark via Java

Using the API, you can also export PCL file to IMAGE with watermark in your IMAGE document. In order to add a watermark to you can first convert PCL to JPEG and add a watermark in it. In order to add watermark, load an image file using the Image class, create an object of the Graphics class and initialize it with Image object, create a new Matrix object and set translation and transformation to the desired angle and add watermark using Graphics.drawString method. After adding the watermark in your image, you can save the JPEG as JPEG2000 format.

	// supports PDF, CGM, EPUB, TeX, PCL, PS, XPS, MD, MHTML, XSLFO, HTML file formats
	// load PDF with an instance of Document
	Document document = new Document("input.pdf");

	// create an object of JpegDevice
	JpegDevice renderer = new JpegDevice();

	// convert first of a particular PDF page to JPEG format
	renderer.process(document.getPages().get_Item(1), "output.jpeg");

	// load JPEG
	Image image = Image.load("output.jpeg");

	// create and initialize an instance of Graphics class
	Graphics graphics= new Graphics(image);

	// create an instance of Font
	Font font = new Font("Times New Roman", 16, FontStyle.Bold);

	// create an instance of SolidBrush and set its properties
	SolidBrush brush = new SolidBrush();
	brush.setColor(Color.getBlack());
	brush.setOpacity(100);

	Size sz = graphics.getImage().getSize();
	// create an object of Matrix class for transformation
	Matrix matrix = new Matrix();

	// first a translation then a rotation
	matrix.translate(sz.getWidth() / 2, sz.getHeight() / 2);
	matrix.rotate(-45.0f);

	// set the Transformation through Matrix
	graphics.setTransform(matrix);

	// draw a string using the SolidBrush and Font objects at specific point
	graphics.drawString("Watermark by Aspose.Imaging for Java", font, brush, 0, 0);

	// supports Dicom, Jpeg2000, Apng, Psd, Dxf, Wmf, Emz, Wmz, Tga, Svgz file formats
	// save JPEG to PSD file format
	image.save("output.psd", new PsdOptions());

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Convert & Rotate PCL to IMAGE File via Java

Using the API, you can also rotate the output IMAGE image as per your needs. The Image.rotateFlip method can be used to rotate the image by 90/180/270-degrees and flip the image horizontally or vertically. The library provides simple methods to perform complex operations while encapsulating all ugly details. You can specify the type of rotation and flip to apply to the image. In order to rotate and flip the image, you can load the converted JPEG image using the Image class and call the Image.rotateFlip method while specifying the appropriate RotateFlipType .

	// supports PDF, CGM, EPUB, TeX, PCL, PS, XPS, MD, MHTML, XSLFO, HTML file formats
	// load PDF with an instance of Document
	Document document = new Document("input.pdf");

	// create an object of JpegDevice
	JpegDevice renderer = new JpegDevice();

	// convert first of a particular PDF page to JPEG format
	renderer.process(document.getPages().get_Item(1), "output.jpeg");

	// load JPEG file
	Image image = Image.Load("output.jpeg");
	// roate image
	image.RotateFlip(RotateFlipType.Rotate270FlipNone);
	// supports Dicom, Jpeg2000, Apng, Psd, Dxf, Wmf, Emz, Wmz, Tga, Svgz file formats
	// save JPEG to PSD file format
	image.save("output.psd", new PsdOptions());

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Explore PCL Conversion Options with Java

Convert PCL to APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics)

Convert PCL to DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)

Convert PCL to DXF (Autodesk Drawing Exchange Format)

Convert PCL to EMZ (Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile)

Convert PCL to JPEG2000 (J2K Image Format)

Convert PCL to PSD (Photoshop Document)

Convert PCL to SVGZ (Compressed Scalable Vector Graphics)

Convert PCL to TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter)

Convert PCL to WMF (Windows Metafile)

Convert PCL to WMZ (Compressed Windows Metafile)

Convert PCL to CSV (Comma Seperated Values)

Convert PCL to DIF (Data Interchange Format)

Convert PCL to CSV (Comma Seperated Values)

Convert PCL to FODS (OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet)

Convert PCL to MD (Markdown Language)

Convert PCL to ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)

Convert PCL to SXC (StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet)

Convert PCL to TSV (Tab-separated Values)

Convert PCL to TXT (Text Document)

Convert PCL to XLAM (Excel Macro-Enabled Add-In)

Convert PCL to XLSB (Excel Binary Workbook)

Convert PCL to XLSM (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)

Convert PCL to XLT (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)

Convert PCL to XLTM (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)

Convert PCL to XLTX (Excel Template)

Convert PCL to DOCM (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)

Convert PCL to DOT (Microsoft Word Template Files)

Convert PCL to DOTM (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)

Convert PCL to DOTX (Microsoft Word Template File)

Convert PCL to FLATOPC (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert PCL to GIF (Graphical Interchange Format)

Convert PCL to MARKDOWN (Lightweight Markup Language)

Convert PCL to MHTML (MIME HTML)

Convert PCL to ODP (OpenDocument Presentation Format)

Convert PCL to ODT (OpenDocument Text File Format)

Convert PCL to OTP (OpenDocument Standard Format)

Convert PCL to OTT (OpenDocument Template)

Convert PCL to POT (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Files)

Convert PCL to POTM (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)

Convert PCL to POTX (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)

What is PCL File Format?

PCL (Printer Command Language) is a page description language used primarily in the printing industry to control and format the output of printers and other imaging devices. It was developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP) and has become a widely adopted standard for printing in various environments.

PCL files contain a series of commands and instructions that describe the layout, fonts, graphics, and other elements of a printed page. These commands are interpreted by the printer to generate the desired output. PCL supports both text and graphics, allowing for the printing of complex documents with different fonts, colors, and graphical elements.

One of the key advantages of PCL is its device independence. PCL commands are designed to be understood by a wide range of printers, regardless of their make or model. This means that PCL files can be easily transferred between different printers or printed on various devices without the need for extensive modifications.

PCL files are typically created by software applications or print drivers that generate the PCL commands based on the content to be printed. They can be generated from various sources, including word processors, desktop publishing software, or directly from operating systems.

PCL has evolved over time, with different versions and enhancements introduced to support new features and technologies. The latest version, PCL 6, includes advanced imaging capabilities, color management, and support for industry-standard graphics formats.

Although PCL is widely supported in the printing industry, it is gradually being replaced by other page description languages, such as PostScript and PDF, which offer more advanced features and greater compatibility with modern printing technologies.

What is IMAGE File Format?

Image files are computer files specifically designed to store digital images. These files come in various types, such as bitmap, JPEG, GIF, and TIFF, each with its own characteristics and applications. The file type determines the software program used to open and view the image.

Bitmap files, also known as raster images, consist of a grid of individual pixels, each assigned a specific color value. When viewed from a distance, these pixels blend together to create a cohesive image. Bitmap files tend to be large in size due to the amount of detailed information they contain.

JPEG files are compressed image files that utilize a mathematical algorithm to reduce file size while preserving image quality. This makes them ideal for storing and sharing photos online, as they can be efficiently compressed without significant loss of quality.

GIF files, another type of compressed image format, employ a different algorithm than JPEG. GIF files can store more colors and produce better image quality, but they are limited to a maximum of 256 colors, making them less suitable for storing high-quality images. GIF files are commonly used for animated images and simple graphics.

TIFF files, on the other hand, are uncompressed image files. They do not utilize any compression algorithms, resulting in larger file sizes compared to other image formats. TIFF files are typically used for storing high-quality images that require editing or printing.

Each image file format serves different purposes and is suited for specific use cases. Bitmap files are detailed but large, JPEG files offer efficient compression, GIF files are suitable for animations and simple graphics, and TIFF files provide uncompressed, high-quality images.