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18. Graphics related programs

acroread [options] [file[s]] Lf
Adobe Acrobat Reader. Displays PDF files or converts files to Postscript (acroread -toPostScript [options] [file[s]])  
convert [options] inputfile.ext outputfile.ext P
converts an input file using one image format to an output file with a differing image format. The conversion is determined by the extensions ext. Valid extensions are .eps .gif .html .jpeg .mpeg .pdf .png .ps .xbm .xpm and many others. Options can be used to alter the image.  
display [options] file [[options] files] Gf
Display an image. This program accepts the same formats as kwn{convert} above. It allows not only to display but also to manipulate the image file. For a detailed description consult the man page.  
ghostview [options] [file] Gf
View Postscript documents using gs. Use the more recent gv instead.  
gimp [options] [file] G
Very powerful image creation and manipulation program. Additional plugins and extensions existing. Option -h prints a short usage information.  
gnuplot [options] [file[s]] G
Interactive plotting program. Load files with gnuplot commands or prompt for commands. See manual for details.  
gs [options] [file[s]] GF
Aladdin Ghostscript interpreter/previewer for Postscript level 1 and 2 and PDF. Usually called from ghostview or gv. Can be used to convert to different output formats (-sDEVICE=device, -h for a list of options and devices).  
gv [options] [file] Gf
View Postscript and PDF documents using gs.  
xfig [options] [file] P
Interactive generation of figures under X11. Various output formats  
xmgr [options] [file[s]] P
Interactive 2-D plotting program.  
xv [options] [file[s]] L
Interactive image display. Supports lots of input formats and allows manipulation of the image (right mouse button).