Trace an image. Make the SVG yours.
Turn an image into editable paths, change colors and shapes, then export your finished artwork. Everything in this workspace runs on your device.
Free image tracing & SVG editing · No signup · No credits
From pixels to paths
A raster image is a grid of colored pixels. Image tracing groups those pixels into regions and describes their edges with vector paths. You may know this as auto tracing, bitmap tracing, or vectorization.
SVG paths scale without pixelation, but tracing still approximates the source. More detail can preserve small features and increase file complexity. A simpler palette often makes a logo easier to edit.
The local tracer uses VTracer. Start with the included example to see how the settings affect an image before opening your own artwork.
Finish the job in one workspace
After tracing, choose Edit SVG to change a fill, remove a stray shape, or adjust path points. SVG-Edit powers the drawing canvas. Undo and redo let you try a change and compare.
Optional SVGO optimization shows the before-and-after file sizes and previews. Keep the version you prefer, then download a vector SVG or a PNG at your chosen width.
For other workflows, explore PNG to SVG conversion, SVG to JPG/PNG, or preparing SVGs for Cricut.
Image tracing & SVG editing questions
Is this image tracer really free?
Yes. Local tracing, SVG editing, optimization, and SVG/PNG downloads do not require an account or credits. You can repeat a trace with different settings. Our separate AI-assisted converter uses credits and is optional.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
This workspace processes file contents in your browser. Images and SVGs are not sent to our conversion server. Download your work before closing or reloading the tab; this workspace does not automatically save your project.
Which files can I open?
For tracing, use PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, or AVIF up to 10 MB. Existing SVG files up to 5 MB can be opened directly for editing. Raster images above 40 megapixels are rejected; other large images are resized to at most 1600 pixels per side and 1.5 megapixels before tracing.
What images give the best results?
Start with logos, icons, lettering, line art, or illustrations with clear edges and a limited palette. Color mode is useful for flat artwork. Black-and-white mode works well for silhouettes and scanned drawings. Photographs, gradients, blur, and textures may become stylized shapes rather than closely matching the source.
How do I get cleaner paths?
Try fewer colors and medium detail first. Increase speckle removal to discard small marks. In black-and-white mode, adjust the threshold to include more or less of the image. Then use Edit SVG to remove unwanted shapes or refine path points. Retracing replaces edits to the previous traced result.
Can I edit an SVG I already have?
Yes. Open an SVG and choose Edit SVG to select, move, resize, rotate, recolor, delete, or draw shapes. Double-click a path to edit its points. Imported scripts, external resources, embedded raster images, links, and animation are excluded for safe editing. Complex effects, fonts, or editor-specific features may change; inspect the preview before export.
Does optimization change the appearance?
Optimization simplifies SVG markup and can reduce the file size. It may affect fine details or complex features, so the workspace shows a comparison and lets you keep the original. If the optimized file is larger, the original is retained automatically.
Is local image tracing the same as AI vectorization?
No. This local tracer uses VTracer to group pixels into color regions and fit vector paths. Our separate AI converter uses a model on a server. They can produce different results from the same source image. Neither method guarantees an exact reproduction or production-ready artwork.
Can I use the result for Cricut, a logo, or a website?
You can export a standard SVG and inspect it in your destination application. Check paths and sizing for your project; automatic tracing does not certify that a file is ready for cutting, printing, or manufacturing. PNG export is also available, with the aspect ratio preserved and limits of 4096 pixels per side and 8 megapixels.
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