https://github.com/marvin1099/convert-pdn-to-ora
This script uses Paint.NET, the OpenRaster export plugin for Paint.NET, and Python to automatically convert `.pdn` (Paint.NET) layer files in a folder and its subfolders to `.ora` (OpenRaster) format, which can be opened in applications like Krita.
https://github.com/marvin1099/convert-pdn-to-ora
bulk convert ora paintdotnet pdn python
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This script uses Paint.NET, the OpenRaster export plugin for Paint.NET, and Python to automatically convert `.pdn` (Paint.NET) layer files in a folder and its subfolders to `.ora` (OpenRaster) format, which can be opened in applications like Krita.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/marvin1099/convert-pdn-to-ora
- Owner: marvin1099
- License: agpl-3.0
- Created: 2024-09-07T15:14:00.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-12T19:09:33.000Z (8 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-09-13T08:52:05.226Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: bulk, convert, ora, paintdotnet, pdn, python
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 19.5 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Convert-pdn-to-ora
This script uses Paint.NET, the OpenRaster export plugin for Paint.NET,
and Python to automatically convert `.pdn` (Paint.NET) layer files in a folder
and its subfolders to `.ora` (OpenRaster) format, which can be opened in applications like Krita.
## Requirements
To run this script, you will need the following:
- **Windows 11 (can be a virtual machine)**
Paint.NET does not function on Windows 10
- **Paint.NET**
You can install Paint.NET via `winget` or download it from [Paint.NET downloads](https://www.dotpdn.com/downloads/pdn.html):
```
winget install dotPDN.PaintDotNet
```
- **Paint.NET OpenRaster Export Plugin**
Download the OpenRaster plugin from [Paint.NET OpenRaster Filetype](https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/20984-openraster-filetype/) and place it in the Paint.NET filetypes folder.
- **Python 3.8+ (only needed for the .py not .exe)**
Python will be needed to run the script.
Install Python from [python.org](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
- **Required Python Packages (only needed for the .py not .exe)**
Install the following packages via pip:
```
pip install pyautogui pygetwindow
```
## Download
Visit [the releases section](https://codeberg.org/marvin1099/Convert-pdn-to-ora/releases) to download the latest version of the script.
## Setup
1. **Prepare Your Environment**
Close all unnecessary windows to avoid interference with the automation process.
2. **Place and Run the Script**
Place the script file in the folder containing the `.pdn` files you want to convert.
The script will process all `.pdn` files in the folder and subfolders.
3. **Recreate ORA Files Option**
When running the script, it will prompt you whether to recreate `.ora` files, even if they already exist.
Select "Yes" to overwrite or "No" to skip existing `.ora` files.
4. **Delete PDN Files Option**
You will also be prompted to choose whether to delete the `.pdn` files.
Select "Yes" to delete or "No" to keep `.pdn` files.
5. **Conversion Process**
The script will:
- Open each `.pdn` file in Paint.NET
- Save it as `.ora` using Paint.NET's Save As functionality
- Close Paint.NET after each conversion
- Move on to the next file
6. **Command Line Usage**
You can also run the script from the command line:
```
cd "C:\CONVERSION\PATH"
python "C:\PATH\TO\convert_pdn_to_ora.py"
```
Or with a specific folder path:
```
python "C:\PATH\TO\convert_pdn_to_ora.py" "C:\CONVERSION\PATH"
```
Replace `"C:\CONVERSION\PATH"` and `"C:\PATH\TO\convert_pdn_to_ora.py"` with the actual paths on your system.
## Linux Compatibility
If you want to run this script on Linux,
you will need to use a Windows 11 virtual machine or a Windows installation,
as Paint.NET does not work under Wine.
The `.pdn` format has not been reverse-engineered for native Linux support.