What is Vector Magic?
Vector Magic is a web-based and desktop application that allows users to easily convert bitmap images (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP) to vector images (SVG, EPS, PDF, AI, DXF). The service automatically detects image settings and traces the underlying shapes in full color, providing a real vector image.
Users can review, tweak the settings, and edit the vector result online or offline. Vector Magic offers a user-friendly interface with meaningful settings, sub-pixel precision for detail extraction, and intelligent node selection for manageable file sizes. The tool excels at tracing and provides a true vectorization service, unlike others that only embed pixels.
Features
- Fully automatic vectorization: Automatically detects image settings and traces shapes.
- Sub-pixel precision: Precisely traces image details, capturing fine nuances.
- Intelligent node selection: Uses the right number of nodes at optimal locations for easier editing and smaller file sizes.
- Result editing: Allows users to edit the vector result online and in the desktop app.
- Multiple output formats: Delivers results in SVG, EPS, and PDF (Online Edition), plus AI and DXF (Desktop Edition).
Use Cases
- Preparing artwork for printing, cutting, or embroidering.
- Creating consistent and crisp logos for various media.
- Incorporating bitmap source material into vector compositions.
- Vectorizing graphs, maps, or scanned artwork.
- Creating artistic effects from photos.
FAQs
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What's the difference between JPG, PNG, GIF images and SVG, EPS, PDF, AI, DXF files?
Vector images consist of shapes like circles, rectangles, lines and curves, while bitmap images, also known as raster images, consist of a grid of pixels. Vectorization or tracing is the process of taking a bitmap image and re-drawing it as a vector image. -
What are the supported input file formats?
Officially supported input file formats are: JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF bitmap images using the sRGB color space. -
What is the maximum allowed image size?
The maximum allowed image size is 1 megapixel, regardless of aspect ratio. Images larger than the size limit will be shrunk to that size. -
Which option should I choose?
To help you choose between the Online and the Desktop Editions, Feature matrix table given in pricing page -
Will it work with my software?
At least one of Vector Magic's output formats generally works with most modern software. You can download sample output at pricing page, or check out the compatibility page to confirm that the output will work with your specific software.
