Vectorize Image is a free, browser-based tool that converts raster images (PNG, JPG, WebP) into scalable SVG vectors without uploading files to a server.
What is Vectorize Image?
Vectorize Image is a web application that runs the open-source visioncortex VTracer engine entirely in your browser via WebAssembly. It takes PNG, JPG, or WebP images up to 10 MB and outputs SVG vector files. The tool requires no sign-up, no uploads, and no watermark, making it a truly free and private converter.
Key Features
- Local Processing — All tracing happens in your browser; your image file never leaves your device.
- Three Presets — Logo (flat color), Sketch (line art), and Photo (stylized posterization) tailor the output to different image types.
- Advanced Controls — Adjust color precision (1–8), speckle filter (0–10), and path precision (1–4) to fine-tune results.
- Free & Unlimited — No daily caps, no watermarks, no account required.
- Output Format — SVG only, ideal for web, print, laser engraving, and design software.
- No Server Upload — Zero outbound requests for your file; verified via browser network panel.
- Real-time Preview — See results instantly and re-trace with different presets.
Who is it for?
- Etsy and print-on-demand sellers who need sharp, scalable artwork for products like mugs, shirts, and stickers.
- Laser engraving artists converting sketches and logos into clean SVG paths for production software.
- Logo designers resurrecting old low-resolution logos into crisp vector files for modern brand use.
- Educators and designers needing a quick vector from a raster image without expensive software.
What can you do with Vectorize Image?
- Convert logos and icons for branding materials, websites, and presentations.
- Prepare line art for laser engraving — use the Sketch preset for clean, one-color SVG paths.
- Redraw old logos from low-resolution raster images into scalable vectors.
- Create scalable graphics for embroidery or Cricut — the SVG output works in most design software.
How does Vectorize Image work?
- Drop — Drag and drop a PNG, JPG, or WebP file (up to 10 MB) onto the browser window.
- Trace — Choose a preset (Logo, Sketch, or Photo) and the engine processes the image locally.
- Download — Save the resulting SVG file immediately. You can switch presets and re-trace as many times as needed.
Pricing
Vectorize Image is completely free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no daily limits. All features are available without payment.
Alternatives
- Vector Magic — Paid per file ($7.95) and requires upload to servers.
- Vectorizer.AI — Offers a watermarked free tier and requires sign-up.
- Adobe Express — Free with an Adobe account, but files are uploaded to Adobe servers.
FAQ
Is Vectorize Image really free?
Yes. Unlimited conversions, no account, no watermark, no daily cap. The entire tracing engine runs in your browser via WebAssembly.
Will my image be uploaded to a server?
No. Open your browser's network panel when tracing an image — you will see zero outbound requests for the file. The bytes never leave your device.
PNG, JPG, and WebP up to 10 MB per file. Output is SVG. HEIC, PDF, and EPS are not supported.
How does the quality compare to Vectorizer.AI or Vector Magic?
On logos, line art, and flat illustrations the output is on par with paid services. On photographs, no algorithm yet matches a paid AI service — for photos, use the Sketch preset for a stylized look or stay with raster.
Which preset should I pick?
Logo for flat-color marks and icons; Sketch for one-color line art and signatures (smallest, fastest output); Photo for detailed multi-color images (results may be posterized). You can switch and re-trace instantly.
