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On Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:44:36 +0200
1tmt <onetmt AT gmail DOT com> wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> it's one year now I'm using pcb, and I like a lot the flexibility
> it allows in modifying at your own will (almost) everything.
> 
> Now I need to import some bitmaps onto my boards' silk layer; I'm
> sure it can be done, but have no idea how I can do. Any
> suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> TIA,
> Carlo

I don't know if anyone has imported a bitmap image into pcb.
Hopefully someone will speak up if so.

Otherwise, as Levente says, you can use pstoedit to convert vector
graphics like EPS or PS into .pcb data.  Depending on your specific
image, you might find the 'potrace' program or using Inkscape's
'trace bitmap' feature useful to automatically create a vector
image from your bitmap.

Regards,
Colin