SVG Image Trace — Bitmap to Vector
Upload any raster image and get a clean, layered SVG in seconds using AI-powered VTracer technology.
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How AI Image Tracing Works
AI image tracing converts pixel grids into mathematical vector paths.
- Color clustering: groups similar pixel colors into distinct regions
- Edge detection: identifies boundaries between color regions with sub-pixel accuracy
- Path fitting: fits smooth Bezier curves to each edge boundary
- Hierarchy: builds stacked path layers from bottom (background) to top (foreground)
- Output: clean SVG with one closed path per color region
Tracing Settings and Their Effects
Adjusting tracing parameters to match your image type.
- Color count (2–32): low = bold flat art, high = detailed multi-color illustration
- Path precision: higher = more anchor points and fine detail, lower = smoother, simpler paths
- Filter speckle: removes noise paths smaller than a pixel threshold
- Preset modes: Icon, Default, Line Art, Photo, Art — pre-tuned for each image category
- Background removal: enable to ignore white/light background colors in the trace
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of images trace best?
Flat-color logos and icons trace almost perfectly. Line art and sketches on white backgrounds trace very cleanly. Photos convert to stylized flat-color SVG. Complex painterly art is simplified significantly.
How many colors should I set for image tracing?
For logos: 2–8 colors. For illustrated art: 8–16. For photos as SVG art: 8–24. More colors = more paths, larger file, more detail. Start with 8 and adjust.
What is the speckle filter in image tracing?
Speckle filter removes tiny paths under a set pixel threshold. Setting it higher (8–16) removes scanner noise and JPEG artifacts that would otherwise appear as small dot-shaped paths in the output SVG.
How do I trace a logo with multiple colors?
Upload the logo image. Set color count to match the number of logo colors (e.g., 4 for a 4-color logo). Use the Icon preset. Preview — each color should map to a separate path layer. Download SVG.
Can I trace an image with a transparent background?
Yes — upload a PNG with alpha channel transparency. The tracer respects the transparent areas and doesn't include them as path regions in the SVG output.
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