Format & Conversion
Image to SVG
Convert raster images to SVG vector graphics using image tracing. Supports both color and monochrome tracing with adjustable detail levels. Produces clean, scalable vector paths from logos, icons, line art, and simple illustrations.
Features
- Color and monochrome tracing modes
- Adjustable detail level and path simplification
- Produces clean SVG with editable paths
- Best for logos, icons, line art, and flat illustrations
- Preview output before saving
What you can do
- Convert a raster logo to SVG for infinite scalability
- Vectorize hand-drawn illustrations for digital use
- Trace line art and sketches into editable vector paths
- Create SVG versions of icons from bitmap sources
Self-hosted. Your images never leave your network.
SnapOtter runs entirely on your own infrastructure. Images processed with Image to SVG are never uploaded to third-party servers. Deploy a single Docker container and process images with full privacy, no watermarks, and no usage limits. Open source under AGPL-3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What type of images vectorize well?
- Logos, icons, line art, cartoons, and flat illustrations with clear edges and limited colors. Photographs do not vectorize well because they contain continuous tones and gradients that require millions of paths to represent.
- Can I edit the SVG output in Illustrator or Figma?
- Yes. The output is standard SVG with editable paths and shapes. Open it in any vector editor (Illustrator, Figma, Inkscape) to modify colors, scale, or individual paths.
- What is the difference between color and monochrome tracing?
- Monochrome tracing produces black-and-white paths (silhouettes). Color tracing preserves the colors by creating separate colored shapes. Monochrome is simpler and produces cleaner paths; color is more faithful but more complex.
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