Convert DIB to PS — Free Online Converter
Convert Device Independent Bitmap (.dib) to PostScript (.ps) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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About DIB to PS Conversion
DIB (Device Independent Bitmap) is the raw Windows GDI bitmap format, storing uncompressed pixel data without the standard BMP file header. DIB files originate from Windows clipboard operations, legacy enterprise applications, and industrial control systems. PS (PostScript) is Adobe's page description language, the foundation of professional printing and prepress workflows for over three decades.
Converting DIB to PostScript wraps the raw Windows bitmap data in a PostScript program that professional printing systems can interpret. This conversion is relevant when DIB images from legacy Windows applications — technical drawings, diagnostic screenshots, engineering schematics — need to be printed on PostScript-compatible devices or integrated into prepress production workflows.
Why Convert DIB to PS?
Enterprise and industrial environments running legacy Windows applications sometimes need to print DIB output on PostScript-compatible network printers or high-end digital presses. Converting to PostScript enables direct printing without the intermediate step of opening the DIB in an application and using the print dialog. This is valuable for automated print workflows where DIB files from monitoring systems need to be printed without human intervention.
PostScript's page description capabilities add print-specific features that raw bitmap formats lack: precise page sizing, margin control, scaling, and positioning within a printed page. A DIB image can be placed at exact coordinates on a PostScript page, centered, scaled to fit, or tiled across multiple pages — all described programmatically in the PostScript output.
Common Use Cases
- Print DIB images from industrial monitoring systems on PostScript-compatible network printers
- Integrate legacy Windows application output into PostScript-based prepress workflows
- Create print-ready PostScript from DIB diagnostic images for engineering documentation
- Automate printing of DIB screenshots from embedded systems without manual intervention
- Feed DIB images into PostScript RIP devices for high-quality output on digital presses
How It Works
The DIB data is parsed from the BITMAPINFOHEADER and pixel data is extracted. The image is wrapped in a PostScript Level 2 or Level 3 program using the image operator. Pixel data is encoded as ASCII85 (text-safe) or binary streams. Page dimensions are calculated based on image pixel dimensions and DPI setting (default 96 DPI for screen captures). The PostScript program includes proper page setup, coordinate transformations for correct orientation (DIB's bottom-up to PostScript's standard coordinate system), and image placement commands.
Quality & Performance
The image data is embedded in the PostScript file at its original resolution without lossy compression. Print quality depends on the resolution of the source DIB — screen captures at 96 DPI produce reference-quality prints at small sizes but show pixelation at full page size. Higher-resolution DIB files (300+ DPI) produce sharp prints at standard page sizes.
Device Compatibility
| Device | DIB | PS |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1Verify that your target printer supports PostScript before converting — most modern workflows prefer PDF
- 2Set the DPI parameter to match your intended print size — 96 DPI for screen-accurate sizing, 300 DPI for print-quality output
- 3Use Ghostscript to preview PostScript files on screen before sending to a printer
- 4For modern workflows, PDF is generally preferred over PostScript — consider DIB-to-PDF instead
- 5Batch processing is efficient for automated print workflows where multiple DIB files need to be printed
DIB to PostScript conversion enables direct printing of Windows bitmap data on professional printing systems. The PostScript output carries the image with precise page layout control, suitable for automated print workflows and prepress integration.