Raster to Vector
Raster to vector conversion: logos and artwork redrawn by hand as smooth curves, sharp at any size, in AI, EPS, SVG and PDF.
- 100% manual Pen tool vector tracing with clean bezier curves
- Infinite scalability to any dimension without blur or pixelation
- Minimal anchor point count for clean vinyl cutting and CAD/CAM production
What is raster to vector?
Raster-to-vector conversion transforms pixel-based bitmap images into mathematically defined vector graphics using bezier curves and anchor points.
What is included
- 100% manual Pen tool vector tracing with clean bezier curves
- Infinite scalability to any dimension without blur or pixelation
- Minimal anchor point count for clean vinyl cutting and CAD/CAM production
- Recreation of damaged, fuzzy, or low-resolution lettering into crisp outlines
- Color separation and spot color assignment (Pantone, CMYK, RGB)
- Editable master files in Adobe Illustrator (.AI), EPS, SVG, and vector PDF
- Transparent high-resolution PNG previews for quick review
- Two-illustrator quality control for geometric symmetry and tangent smoothness
Not included
- Photographic background removal
- Photorealistic portrait rendering
- 3D CAD modeling
Ideal for
- Logos, badges, crests, and vintage emblems
- Print production, signage, billboards, and vehicle wraps
- Screen printing, embroidery, vinyl cutting, and engraving
- Packaging design and brand identity systems
- Designers, agencies, and print fabrication shops
How raster to vector is done
You send your artwork
A logo or artwork made of pixels, like a small JPG or PNG, a scan or a photo of a sign. Zoom in and the edges look jagged.
We trace it with smooth curves
An illustrator redraws the outline by hand with smooth curves and points, instead of auto-tracing.
We fill the shapes
Each shape is filled with your colors (original, Pantone or CMYK), and the inner details are redrawn.
Sharp at any size
You get vector files (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) that stay sharp from a favicon to a billboard, checked by a second editor.
Why manual bezier vector tracing beats automated auto-trace software.
Automated vector tools create thousands of jagged anchor points that break vinyl cutters and look sloppy in print. See how manual vector tracing compares.
| Feature | Reframe Studio | Automated Auto-Trace (AI) | Outsourced Gig Tracers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point Count | Minimal, mathematically pure bezier nodes | Excessive anchor clusters (thousands of messy points) | Variable node density with rough handle alignment |
| Curve & Corner Smoothness | Perfect geometric tangents and clean, crisp apexes | Wavy, jittery curves and rounded corners | Irregular curves with visible flat segments |
| Typography & Letterforms | Crisp, authentic font recreation with straight stems | Distorted, melted letter shapes with ragged baselines | Approximated font outlines with uneven thickness |
| Production Print & Cut Ready | Optimized for vinyl plotting, laser CNC, screen print & web | Crashes plotters and creates jagged laser cuts | Often contains overlapping paths and hidden artifacts |
| Color & Layer Separation | Cleanly grouped layers with Pantone and spot colors | Fragmented shapes with chaotic color blending | Unorganized layers requiring tedious manual sorting |
| File Deliverables | AI, EPS, SVG, and vector PDF with 300 DPI PNG preview | SVG only, often bloated with excessive code | Single flat EPS or basic PDF file |
Is raster to vector right for your images?
A good fit
- Logos, badges, crests, and emblems needing infinite scalability
- Low-resolution bitmaps required for large-format print, signage, or billboards
- Artwork for screen printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery, and CNC fabrication
- Hand-drawn sketches, technical diagrams, and line art
Not a fit
- Photographic product cutouts: Clipping Path or Background Removal
- Creative photo composites: Image Manipulation
- Garment and model retouching: Garment Retouch or Model Retouch
What you get back.
- Vector master
- Editable Adobe Illustrator (.AI) with named layers and grouped objects
- Scalable web
- Optimized SVG files with clean DOM and minimal paths
- Print production
- EPS and high-resolution vector PDF ready for large-format printing
- Raster previews
- Transparent PNG exports at high resolution (300 DPI)
What we need from you.
Send these and work can start.
- Originals
- Any bitmap format (JPEG, PNG, PSD, scanned sketches, or photos of logos/signage).
- Color spec
- Original colors, solid monochrome, Pantone codes, or CMYK print profiles.
- Deliverables needed
- Specify required formats (AI, EPS, SVG, vector PDF) and any special output requirements.
Turnaround, batches and corrections for raster to vector.
500+ images a day on raster to vector. Pick 12h–72h at checkout.
Delivery windows
Batch size
Corrections
What clients say after the first batch.
Probably the best team I have worked with, and I use the platform very very often. Awesome pricing & highest possible result. Everything done to the smallest details. They really know how to use PS. Will definitely work with them in the long run.
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We work across
Converting 50+ logos or illustrations? Book a call for custom pricing.
High-volume conversion batches receive dedicated vector illustrators, standardized anchor tolerances, and bulk catalog rates.
9 questions
Raster-to-vector turns pixel-based bitmaps (JPEG, PNG, scanned art, photographs of logos) into clean vector graphics made of bezier lines and anchor points. Vectors scale infinitely to any size without blur or pixelation, making them ideal for screen printing, embroidery, vinyl cutting, signage, packaging, and digital branding.
Simple ($3.99): single-color silhouettes, geometric shapes, or clean text marks. Medium ($7.99): multi-color logos, badges, icons with distinct strokes, or medium-complexity emblems. Complex ($14.99): intricate illustrations, vintage badges, technical line drawings, or artwork with fine curves and gradients. Prices are per artwork at 24h Standard.
No. Automated tracing creates thousands of messy anchor points, jagged lines, and uneven curves. Our illustrators manually redraw every path with Adobe Illustrator's Pen tool, ensuring minimal node counts, smooth tangents, and crisp geometric precision.
We deliver editable master files in Adobe Illustrator (.AI), Scalable Vector Graphics (.SVG), Encapsulated PostScript (.EPS), and print-ready high-resolution vector PDF, plus high-res transparent PNG previews. Tell us your production specs and we package the files accordingly.
Yes. If your logo has damaged or low-resolution lettering, our artists redraw the typography to match original proportions, sharpen the stems and serifs, and provide outlined vector paths so no font installation is required.
Every vector conversion includes 14 days of free revisions. If an anchor point, curve radius, or stroke weight needs tweaking, our team adjusts it until it matches your exact brand standard.
We tailor path geometry to your production equipment. For screen printing, we separate layers by spot color with precise traps. For vinyl cutting and CNC laser routing, we ensure 100% closed vector contours with zero self-intersecting loops and minimal anchor points. For embroidery digitizers, we deliver clean outline paths that convert seamlessly into stitch files.
Yes. Even if you only have a 72 DPI thumbnail, a mobile phone snapshot of a storefront sign, or a hand-drawn napkin sketch, our illustrators reconstruct the artwork by hand, restoring crisp symmetry, exact corner radiuses, and balanced proportions.
Turnaround is 12h–72h chosen at checkout. Urgent print deadlines and client presentations can select 12-hour Express delivery, with every artwork inspected by two illustrators before signoff.
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