---
name: "cdkdepict"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "smiles-scripts"
version: "0.3.0+svn878+branch+system+deps-2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/cdkdepict"
---

# cdkdepict(1)

draw SVG image for SMILES

## NAME

cdkdepict - draw SVG image for SMILES

## DESCRIPTION

Depict molecules given as SMILES strings in SVG, PDF PS (PostScript) or EPS (Encapsulated PS) formats.

USAGE

-

  cdkdepict \< input.smi cdkdepict inputs\*.smi

### OPTIONS:

**-a**, **--auto-kekulise**

-

  Attempt to "kekulise" aromatic smiles, switch to non-kekulised representation if kekulisation fails (default)

**-k**, **--kekulise**

-

  Always "kekulise" aromatic smiles

**-k-**, **--dont-kekulise**, **--do-not-kekulise**

-

  Do not "kekulise" aromatic smiles, leave input as it is

**--smiles** c1ccccc1

-

  Specify SMILES string to depict instead of reading input files

**-S**, **--svg-output** Produce SVG output

**-E**, **--eps-output** Produce EPS output

**-P**, **--pdf-output** Produce PDF output

**--supported-formats**

-

  List formats supported for a given input

- **--version**

  Print program version and exit

- **--help**

  Print short help message (this message) and exit