Raster to Vector Online

What is raster-to-vector conversion?

Raster images are composed of a fixed pixel grid — when you scale them up, the pixels become visible and the image loses sharpness. Vectorisation converts that pixel grid into a set of mathematical shapes (paths, rectangles, polygons) stored in formats like SVG. The result scales to any resolution without quality loss.

Use cases for raster-to-vector conversion

Designers use vectorisation to recover usable SVG files from old PNG logos. Developers use it to create lightweight icon sprites. Print shops require vector files for large-format printing because pixels blur when stretched. Laser cutters and CNC machines use SVG paths to guide cutting operations precisely.

Steps to convert raster to vector

1. Drop your PNG, JPG, or WebP image into the tool above
2. Choose a low colour level (2–6) for flat art, higher for detailed images
3. Apply a small blur value to reduce photo grain before tracing
4. Preview the SVG result and download when satisfied

Zero-upload privacy model

Unlike cloud vectorisers that require you to upload your image, this tool uses the browser's built-in Canvas API to read pixel data and generate SVG code locally. Nothing is transmitted to any server. The tool also works offline once the page is loaded in your browser.

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