Vector Magic Alternatives for Linux
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 Delineate.
Alternatives list
- 34 potrace alternatives
An open source command line utility that converts raster images to scalable vector graphics.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD



potrace vs Vector Magic Comments
its a program you have to install

- potrace is Free and Open Source
- 35 AutoTrace alternatives
The aim of the AutoTrace project is the development of a freely available application with a functionality similar to CorelTrace or Adobe Streamline.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Online


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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Haiku
KVEC vs Vector Magic Comments
you need a program to convert files

- KVEC is Free and Proprietary
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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux



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.
















Vector Magic is one of very few that handles color images. potrace only outputs black and white.