Transform PS to GIF via Java
On Premise Java API to Render PS to GIF without using any third party application
Converting a PS file to GIF can be done in two easy steps using Aspose.Total for Java. Aspose.Total for Java is a powerful suite of APIs that provide a comprehensive set of features for document processing.
The first step is to render the PS file to DOC using Aspose.PDF for Java. Aspose.PDF for Java is a powerful API that enables developers to create, edit, and convert PDF documents. It provides a wide range of features for manipulating PDF files, including the ability to render PS files to DOC.
The second step is to convert the DOC file to GIF using Aspose.Words for Java. Aspose.Words for Java is a powerful API that enables developers to create, edit, and convert documents. It provides a wide range of features for manipulating documents, including the ability to convert DOC files to GIF.
By using Aspose.Total for Java, you can easily convert a PS file to GIF in two simple steps. First, you render the PS file to DOC using Aspose.PDF for Java. Then, you convert the DOC file to GIF using Aspose.Words for Java. With Aspose.Total for Java, you can quickly and easily convert PS files to GIF.
Java API to Convert PS to GIF
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You can easily use Aspose.Total for Java directly from a Maven based project and include Aspose.PDF for Java and Aspose.Words for Java in your pom.xml.
Alternatively, you can get a ZIP file from downloads .
// load PS file with an instance of Document class
Document document = new Document("template.ps");
// save PS as a DOC
document.save("DocOutput.doc", SaveFormat.DOC);
// load DOC with an instance of Document
Document outputDocument = new com.aspose.words.Document("DocOutput.doc");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.GIF
outputDocument.save("output.gif", SaveFormat.GIF);
Open Password Protected PS Document via Java
While converting PS to GIF, even if your document is password protected, you can still open it using PDF Manipulation API Aspose.PDF for Java . In order to open the encrypted file, you need to create a Document object and open the PS using the owner’s password.
Document document = new Document("input.ps", "password");
// save PS as a DOC
document.save("DocOutput.doc", SaveFormat.DOC);
Save GIF Document to a Database via Java
While saving your input document to GIF file format, you can also save your document to database instead of a file system. You may need to implement storing and retrieving Document objects to and from a database. This would be necessary if you were implementing any type of content management system. In order to save your GIF to database it is often necessary to serialize the document to obtain a byte array. This can be done using Aspose.Words for Java API. After getting your byte array, you can store it in the database using SQL statement.
public static void StoreToDatabase(Document doc, Connection mConnection) throws Exception {
// create an output stream which uses byte array to save data
ByteArrayOutputStream aout = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
// save the document to byte array
doc.save(aout, SaveFormat.GIF);
// get the byte array from output steam
// the byte array now contains the document
byte[] buffer = aout.toByteArray();
// get the filename from the document.
String fileName = doc.getOriginalFileName();
String filePath = fileName.replace("\\", "\\\\");
// create the SQL command.
String commandString = "INSERT INTO Documents (FileName, FileContent) VALUES('" + filePath + "', '" + buffer + "')";
Statement statement = mConnection.createStatement();
statement.executeUpdate(commandString);
}
Explore PS Conversion Options with Java
What is PS File Format?
The PS (PostScript) file format is a page description language developed by Adobe Systems. It is commonly used for printing and is supported by a wide range of printers and imaging devices. PS files contain instructions that describe how elements such as text, images, and graphics should be rendered on a printed page.
PS files are created by applications that generate PostScript output, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or other graphics software. They are primarily used in professional printing workflows, where high-quality and consistent output is required.
The PS file format is based on a stack-based programming language, where commands and operands are placed on a stack and executed in a sequential manner. This allows for precise control over page layout, typography, color, and other printing parameters.
PS files are typically text-based and can be opened and edited with a text editor. They consist of a series of ASCII characters that represent the PostScript code. The code describes the arrangement and appearance of objects on a page, including text positioning, image placement, and graphical transformations.
While PS files are primarily used for printing, they can also be converted to other formats for digital distribution or further processing. For example, PS files can be converted to PDF (Portable Document Format) files, which are widely supported and can be easily viewed and printed on various devices.
What is GIF File Format?
format known for its ability to support animations and transparency. Developed by CompuServe in 1987, the GIF format has become ubiquitous on the web and is supported by virtually all web browsers and image editing software.
GIF files use lossless compression, meaning that the image quality is not compromised when the file size is reduced. This makes GIFs ideal for graphics with solid areas of color and sharp edges, such as logos, icons, and simple animations. The compression algorithm reduces the file size by identifying repetitive patterns and encoding them more efficiently.
One of the distinctive features of GIF files is their support for animations. Multiple images, known as frames, can be combined within a single GIF file to create a looping animation. This has made GIFs a popular format for creating short, simple, and often humorous animations that can be easily shared and displayed on websites and social media platforms.
Transparency is another notable feature of GIF files. They support both fully transparent and semi-transparent pixels, allowing images to blend seamlessly with different backgrounds. This transparency feature has made GIFs a common choice for creating logos, icons, and graphics that need to be placed on various backgrounds without a visible border or background color.