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+## Overview
+
+The Python Imaging Library adds image processing capabilities to your Python interpreter.
+
+This library provides extensive file format support, an efficient internal representation, and fairly powerful image processing capabilities.
+
+The core image library is designed for fast access to data stored in a few basic pixel formats. It should provide a solid foundation for a general image processing tool.
+
 ## More Information
 
 - [Documentation](https://pillow.readthedocs.io/)
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+Overview
+========
+
+The Python Imaging Library adds image processing capabilities to your Python interpreter.
+
+This library provides extensive file format support, an efficient internal representation, and fairly powerful image processing capabilities.
+
+The core image library is designed for fast access to data stored in a few basic pixel formats. It should provide a solid foundation for a general image processing tool.
+
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    :maxdepth: 2