potrace AlternativesVector Graphic Apps like potrace

potrace has been discontinued. Similar apps include Vector Magic. It's paid, but VTracer and PixelToPath are free. Other options are SVGConverter, SVGcode, Vectorizer.AI and vectormarker. There's no shortage of Vector Graphic Apps like potrace, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, the web, Mac, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. Vector Magic icon
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    Vector Magic converts bitmap images like JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF to vector formats SVG, EPS, PDF with full-color tracing. It requires no installation and offers editable vectorization settings with integration for design applications, allowing true vector creations without blur.

    39 Vector Magic alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  2. SVGConverter icon
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    Free Online Vectorizer - Convert Raster to Vector - SVG, AI, EPS, PDF.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  3. VTracer icon
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    visioncortex VTracer is an open source software to convert raster images (like jpg & png) into vector graphics (svg). It can vectorize graphics and photographs and trace the curves to output compact vector files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  4. PixelToPath icon
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    PixelToPath is a lightweight, cross-platform tool that uses Potrace to convert bitmap PNG images into precise and clean SVG vector graphics. Ideal for designers, developers, and anyone needing high-quality vectorization.

    45 PixelToPath alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  5. SVGcode icon
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    SVGcode is a Progressive Web App that lets you convert raster images like JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, AVIF, etc. to vector graphics in SVG format. It uses the File System Access API, the Async Clipboard API, the File Handling API, and Window Controls Overlay customization.

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    • Online
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  6. Vectorizer.AI icon
     5 likes

    Efficiently convert JPEG and PNG bitmaps to scalable SVG vectors using AI, with easy drag-and-drop functions and multiple output formats like PDF, EPS, and DXF, ensuring high-quality results ideal for various uses without manual intervention.

    36 Vectorizer.AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. vectormarker icon
     3 likes

    Convert images to SVG vectors, PNG-to-SVG Vectors. Vectormaker outlines your pixel based images and turns them into colored SVG vector files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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  8. Autotracer is a free online image vectorizer. It can convert raster images like JPEGs, GIFs and PNGs to scalable vector graphics (EPS, SVG, AI and PDF). No registration or email required.

    35 Autotracer.org alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. Vectorise.Me icon
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    Browser-based tool converts JPG, PNG, or BMP to SVG vectors for free. Features real-time preview slider, advanced tracing controls, smart background removal, preset manager, secure processing with auto-deletion, and responsive multilingual interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. Vectorizer.io icon
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    Online Vectorizer: Online raster to vector converter. Convert your images (jpeg, jpg or png) into scalable and clear vector art (svg).

    35 Vectorizer.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. ZebraTRACE icon
     6 likes

    ZebraTrace is a simple tool to trace bitmap images into a pattern of curves with a variable width. You can control amount of curves, resolution, min and max width, functions for plotting the curves.

    8 ZebraTRACE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. INSTAD.IO icon
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    INSTAD.IO is a unique online restyler, transforming any chart or diagram into beautiful, high-resolution, hand-drawn illustrations. Breathe life into your diagrams without needing to code!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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