CFF to G3 conversion is the process of transforming files in the CFF (Custom File Format) container into the G3 raster/scanline image format used for Group 3 fax encoding. This conversion re-encodes image or scanned data from the CFF's object/metadata structure into a bilevel, CCITT Group 3–compatible stream suitable for fax transmission or legacy systems.
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CFF files usually have a MIME type of application/x-cff and contain font or graphic data requiring specific codecs for rendering. G3 files typically use image/g3fax MIME type and are associated with Group 3 fax encoding, optimized for fax transmissions and monochrome images. The conversion process involves transforming CFF data into a G3-compatible format for broader use.
The G3 (.G3) format is commonly used for image. Understanding its characteristics can be helpful when converting to or from other formats like CFF.
While specific technical details aren't available here, G3 files generally serve the purpose of storing image effectively within their domain.
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CFF files are specialized source format files often used in niche applications, whereas G3 is a more widely supported and compressed format. G3 files typically offer better compatibility and smaller file sizes compared to CFF. Choosing G3 over CFF can simplify workflows and enhance file exchange.
Keep source CFF pages to under 5–10 MB each for faster processing; very large embedded bitmaps will increase conversion time and memory use.
Preserve quality by pre-processing CFF images: crop, deskew, and apply despeckle before conversion to reduce fax artifacts.
For best readability on G3 (bilevel) output, convert color or grayscale CFF images using adaptive thresholding or ordered dithering rather than simple global thresholding.
Use batch conversion for large sets of CFF files, but limit concurrent jobs to avoid memory spikes; convert in groups of 10–50 depending on server resources.
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Format limitation: G3 is a 1-bit (bilevel) format optimized for monochrome fax; fine grayscale and color detail from CFF will be lost when encoded to G3.