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Cairo graphics device that can be use to create high-quality vector
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(PDF, PostScript and SVG) and bitmap output (PNG,JPEG,TIFF), and
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high-quality rendering in displays (X11 and Win32). Since it uses the
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same back-end for all output, copying across formats is WYSIWYG. Files
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are created without the dependence on X11 or other external programs.
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This device supports alpha channel (semi-transparent drawing) and
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resulting images can contain transparent and semi-transparent regions.
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It is ideal for use in server environments (file output) and as a
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replacement for other devices that don't have Cairo's capabilities
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such as alpha support or anti-aliasing. Backends are modular such that
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any subset of backends is supported.
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