Vector Magic
Vector Magic converts bitmap images into vector images through a browser tool or a desktop application for macOS and Windows.
What Vector Magic is
Vector Magic converts bitmap images into vector images through a browser tool or a desktop application for macOS and Windows. The online edition accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF files and exports SVG, EPS, or PDF. The desktop edition adds AI and DXF output and supports offline conversion. The tracing workflow detects settings automatically, processes images in full color, and lets users review, adjust, and edit results. Desktop tools include advanced vectorization controls, batch processing, transparency support, and support for very large images, although the desktop edition has a hard limit of 20 megapixels on Windows and 5 megapixels on Mac. The desktop app also supports copy-paste and drag-and-drop workflows with graphics software such as Illustrator and CorelDRAW. Online users can upload, convert, and preview images without commitment, but a subscription is required to download results. The desktop trial allows previews but disables saving until activated with a purchased license. Online Edition costs $9.95 a month, billed monthly; Desktop Edition costs $295, paid once.
Good
- Online conversion accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF.
- Desktop version supports offline conversion.
- Desktop version adds AI and DXF output.
- Desktop tools include batch processing and transparency support.
Watch out
- Online downloads require a subscription.
- Desktop trial disables saving until activation.
- Desktop image limits differ by operating system.
Who it suits
Vector Magic suits people who need to convert bitmap images to vector formats using a browser or desktop workflow. The desktop version adds offline conversion and additional output formats, while online downloads require a subscription.
Verdict
Vector Magic offers online and desktop bitmap-to-vector conversion, with additional formats and offline use in the desktop edition. Online users can preview results without commitment, but downloading requires a subscription.
Plans and prices
From Vector Magic's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Online Edition | $9.95 a month | Unlimited use · Browser-based web application · Subscription required to download results · Billed monthly |
| Desktop Edition | $295, paid once | Unlimited use · 1 user on 2 computers · Same license for PC & Mac · One-time charge |
The facts
Each one read from Vector Magic's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- Vector Magic is owned and operated by Cedar Lake Ventures, Inc., which the company says was founded in December 2007.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2007checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Excelsior, Minnesota, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Desktop features
- Desktop features include advanced vectorization controls, batch processing, transparency support, and support for very large images.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Desktop formats
- The desktop edition adds AI and DXF vector output and supports offline conversion.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Desktop image limits
- The desktop edition has a hard limit of 20 megapixels on Windows and 5 megapixels on Mac.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Input and online output
- The online edition accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF images and outputs SVG, EPS, and PDF.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The desktop app supports copy-paste and drag-and-drop workflows with graphics software such as Illustrator and CorelDRAW.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Vector Magic converts bitmap images to vector images through an online tool or desktop application.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says the website uses HTTPS and organizational access controls, and that uploaded image records may be retained indefinitely when associated with an account.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email or a website form, and support staff currently speak English and use machine translation for other languages.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Tracing workflow
- The tool detects settings automatically, traces images in full color, and lets users review, adjust settings, and edit results.checked 5 Oct 2026
Money
- Free use limits
- Users can upload, vectorize, and preview online without commitment, but must subscribe to download results.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Trial limitation
- The desktop trial has full preview capability but disables saving results until the software is activated with a purchased license.checked 5 Oct 2026
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