Image Tracer — Free Online Auto-Trace Tool
Upload any image and our AI image tracer automatically selects the best tracing settings and delivers a clean SVG in seconds.
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Supports PNG, JPG, BMP, WEBP up to 5MB
What Is Auto-Tracing?
Auto-tracing (image tracing) is the process of analyzing a raster image and generating vector paths that represent the same visual content.
- Edge detection: identifies boundaries between color regions
- Bezier fitting: approximates those boundaries as smooth curves
- Color grouping: assigns similar pixels to discrete color regions
- Path generation: creates closed SVG paths for each color region
- Output: standard SVG with paths, fills, and metadata
AI-Powered Trace Settings
Traditional image tracers require manual tuning. Our Claude AI classifies your image and selects optimal settings automatically.
- Upload any image — AI detects: logo, illustration, photo, line art, or clipart
- Selects optimal preset: Icon (logos), Default (illustrations), Line Art (sketches)
- Auto-selects color count based on detected palette complexity
- Applies appropriate noise filtering for image type
- You can override any setting — AI is a starting point, not a limit
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between image tracing and auto-trace?
They're the same thing — auto-trace, image tracing, vectorization, and bitmap tracing all describe the process of converting raster images to vector paths.
Is AI image tracing better than manual vectorization?
For speed: AI auto-trace is much faster. For quality on complex artwork: manual pen-tool redrawing in Illustrator produces cleaner paths. Most workflows start with auto-trace and refine manually.
Can I trace an image that's very low resolution?
Yes, but results are limited. Very small images (under 100px) produce blocky, imprecise paths. Upscale with an AI image upscaler before tracing for best results from small source images.
What file formats can the image tracer handle?
PNG, JPG/JPEG, BMP, WebP, GIF, TIFF, HEIC, ICO, and more. PNG with transparent background gives the cleanest tracing result for logos and icons.
How do I trace just part of an image?
Crop your image to the region you want to trace before uploading. Cropping removes unwanted surrounding content and focuses the tracer on the area you care about.
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