Image to vector online
Image to vector turns pixel grids into mathematical paths that scale without blur — the format Cricut, laser cutters, vinyl plotters, and design tools all expect. Drop an image below, pick a preset for your machine, and tune the result while it re-traces live in your browser.
Vectorize images for Cricut, laser, and vinyl
Cutting machines need clean closed paths, not pixels. Start with the Line art preset for single-color cuts — two colors, aggressive speckle filter — or the Logo preset for layered multi-color vinyl. Simplify paths until small fragments disappear; every tiny path is a cut your machine has to make.
Preparing SVGs for 3D-printed keychains and emblems
Multi-color filament prints need chunky flat plates, not soft photo traces. Use the SVG for 3D print page — it loads the 3D print preset for hard edges and limited inks, then download a multi-color 3MF for your slicer or an SVG for CAD. We do not export STL.
Best inputs for vectorizing
- Logos and icons with flat fills
- Line art, sketches, and silhouettes
- Poster-style illustrations with limited palettes
What live-tuning fixes
One-click converters guess once. Here you keep adjusting until the SVG matches what your machine or editor needs: raise Smooth corners when circles come out polygonal, drop speckles for scanned sketches, and reduce colors when a design should cut from one sheet of vinyl.
Privacy-first: vectorize without uploading
Tracing runs in your browser, so the image stays on your device the whole time. That matters for client logos, unreleased product designs, and any file you would rather not send to a remote converter.
When image to vector works best — and when it does not
Works well: logos, icons, silhouettes, stickers, limited-palette posters, scanned line drawings. Struggles: photos, gradients, and busy screenshots. For those, crop to a simple subject and expect a stylized posterized result rather than a perfect trace.
How image to vector conversion works
The converter reads your image on a canvas, groups similar pixels into a small palette, and traces the edge of each color region into vector paths. Those paths are resolution-independent: the same SVG stays sharp from a business card to a banner. Because everything runs locally, the preview updates as you change settings, and nothing is uploaded.
Settings explained in plain words
- Colors — the number of flat fills. Two for a single-color cut, up to sixteen for a posterized illustration.
- Simplify — merges path points to make a lighter, smoother SVG. Raise it for cutting; lower it to keep detail.
- Smooth corners — curve fitting so circles and rounded type stop looking faceted.
- Drop speckles — removes tiny regions from anti-aliasing, scans, or noise.
- Pre-smooth blur — softens the source before tracing, handy for resized or slightly noisy images.
Common problems and fixes
- Too many cut lines. Reduce colors and raise Simplify so the machine has fewer, bolder outlines.
- Ragged edges on line art. Raise Drop speckles and add one step of blur before tracing.
- Circles look polygonal. Raise Smooth corners and re-check the live preview.
- Result is muddy. Increase color separation by lowering the color count, or start from a higher-contrast source.
Frequently asked questions
Is image to vector free?
Yes. The converter is free and runs in your browser, so there is no upload, no account, and no watermark on the SVG.
What image formats can I vectorize?
Input can be PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG. Output is an editable SVG, and in 3D print mode a multi-color 3MF.
Which preset should I use for Cricut or a laser?
Start with Line art / B&W for single-color cuts, or Logo for layered multi-color vinyl, then simplify paths before export.
Will vectorizing a photo give a clean result?
A photo becomes a stylized posterized image. For the cleanest result, crop to a simple subject with strong contrast.
Does the image get uploaded?
No. Tracing runs entirely in your browser, so the image stays on your device the whole time.