Image to SVG

About Image to SVG

Last updated: May 2026

OptiPix Image to SVG vectorizes raster images (PNG, JPG, WebP) into scalable SVG paths using a Potrace-style tracer that runs entirely in your browser. The pipeline binarizes the input with an adjustable threshold (or auto-detects via Otsu's method), then traces the contours into Bézier paths. For color images, the tool quantizes to N colors (2/4/8/16/32) and traces each color layer separately, producing a multi-color SVG that looks like Adobe Illustrator's Image Trace. Detail level controls let you tune path smoothing, minimum feature size, and corner threshold. Tracing modes include Silhouette (single-color outline), Detailed B&W (high-detail line work), Color (multi-layer), and Line Art (edge-only). The output viewer shows the original raster alongside the vector SVG so you can zoom in and watch the raster pixelate while the vector stays sharp. Download as SVG file, copy SVG XML to clipboard, or render the SVG back to PNG at any resolution. Perfect for converting logos, icons, sketches, and clip art into clean vectors for print, Cricut, laser cutting, or design work.

How It Works

The image is binarized via threshold (manual or Otsu auto), then a Potrace-style tracer follows pixel contours and converts them to smooth Bézier paths. Multi-color mode quantizes to N colors via K-means and traces each color layer separately, compositing into a single SVG.

Use Cases

• •Convert a PNG logo to a clean SVG for a website
• •Vectorize a hand-drawn sketch for digital art
• •Trace clipart for Cricut cutting
• •Convert an icon to SVG for a UI component library
• •Prepare a black-and-white image for laser engraving

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