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converto

CGI-based file conversion server

Provides a simple HTTP API to convert documents from one format to another. Makes use of various ActiveX components, so runs on Windows only (obviously).

######Example of usage:

curl -X POST \
     -H "Accept: application/pdf" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/msword" \
     --file-upload report.doc \
     -o report.pdf \
     http://localhost:8080/cgi-bin/convert.py

######Converters available :

• msoffice2pdf

  • Input: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx
  • Output: PDF
  • Requires Microsoft Office to be installed (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

• brava2pdf

  • Input: .dwg, .dwf, .dwfx
  • Output: PDF
  • Requires IGC Brava Desktop to be installed.