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I'd be glad to help you convert the PDF to Scribe format with increased font size while avoiding segmentation faults. Here are some consolidated approaches incorporating insights from the provided responses and addressing potential issues:

1. Adjust -dpi and -mag:

Start by slightly increasing the -dpi value (e.g., from 400 to 450) to provide more information for Scribe to work with.
Combine this with a lower -mag value (e.g., 1.1) to scale down the image slightly, potentially mitigating segmentation faults.
Command:

Bash
k2pdfopt -w 1860 -h 2480 -dpi 450 -idpi -2 -om 0.2,0.15,0.2,0.15 -wrap- -col 1 -mag 1.1 <input.pdf> <output.scrib>

2. Explore -fs or font configuration:

If the previous approach doesn't work, experiment with the -fs option cautiously, starting with a small increment (e.g., -fs 11). Be mindful that excessive values might worsen the issue.

Alternatively, consider directly configuring the font size within Scribe using the \fontsize command after conversion:

Code snippet
\fontsize{12pt}{14pt}\selectfont % Adjust font size and line spacing as needed

3. Handle complex layouts (if applicable):

If the PDF has intricate layouts or embedded elements, Scribe's conversion might be less accurate. In such cases, consider using alternative tools like pdftotext or specialized optical character recognition (OCR) software for better text extraction, followed by manual formatting in Scribe.
Additional tips:

Test progressively: Make small adjustments and test the output after each modification to identify the root cause of the segmentation fault.
Check for corrupted pages: If the issue persists solely on page 8, the PDF itself might be corrupt. Try extracting text from that page using online tools or alternative software to see if the problem persists.
Consider alternative tools: If these approaches don't resolve the issue, explore other PDF-to-Scribe converters or tools that might handle the specific PDF structure better.
Remember to replace <input.pdf> with the actual path to your PDF file and <output.scrib> with your desired output filename.

I hope these consolidated suggestions help you successfully convert the PDF to Scribe format with increased font size!