Re: request for info on free imaging software : TIFF is probably

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Subject:      Re: request for info on free imaging software : TIFF is probably
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Hi,
it seems consensual that so far the best image format for scanned documents
(i.e. mostly text, not pictures) is TIFF group 4 compressed (CCITT G4).
For lucky Unix types, there is a free library with source code and a few
utilities that apparently compiles and works on Unix boxes. I am PC-based
so I have not had much success porting it yet, although some have.


Therefore, I am not recommending it or otherwise, but if you want a taste
of it, you may consult the TIFF mailing list as below.


Regards


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