Vector Magic is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is VTracer, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Vector Magic and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Vector Magic are potrace, AutoTrace, KVEC and PixelToPath.
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.
An open source command line utility that converts raster images to scalable vector graphics.
its a program you have to install
Some users think potrace is a great Vector Magic alternative, some don't.
The aim of the AutoTrace project is the development of a freely available application with a functionality similar to CorelTrace or Adobe Streamline.
KVEC is a tool which can vectorize images using several graphic formats: WMF Windows Metafile, Enhanced Metafile, AutoCad DXF, HPGL, ART, Postscript, Adobe Illustrator AI, SVG/SVGZ (Scalable Vector Graphics), SWF, DST, HTML.
you need a program to convert files
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.
Delineate is a tool for converting raster images to SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) using AutoTrace or potrace. It loads images using JIU and displays results using Batik. Input formats are JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PNM, PBM, PGM, PPM, IFF, PCD, PSD, RAS.
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Vector Magic is one of very few that handles color images. potrace only outputs black and white.