Image Conversion ================ The ``large_image`` library can read a variety of images with the various tile source modules. Some image files that cannot be read directly can be converted into a format that can be read by the ``large_image`` library. Additionally, some images that can be read are very slow to handle because they are stored inefficiently, and converting them will make a equivalent file that is more efficient. Python Usage ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The ``large_image_converter`` module can be used as a Python package. See :doc:`_build/large_image_converter/modules` for details. Command Line Usage ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Installing the ``large-image-converter`` module adds a ``large_image_converter`` command to the local environment. Running ``large_image_converter --help`` displays the various options. .. include:: ../build/docs-work/large_image_converter.txt :literal: