PicSVG's page describes it as a free online converter that can convert an image to an SVG file . The page does not state whether that free use covers commercial work. If the tool will be used for client work, read its terms first.

PicSVG vs Vectorizer.AI: which one a designer needs

Q: Does Vectorizer.AI need to be installed?

Vectorizer.AI's page describes its conversion as online . It converts PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors, plus cleaned-up PNG output, online .

PicSVG vs Vectorizer.AI for designers: image to SVG and vector conversion, formats, limits and setup, compared from each tool's own sources.

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PicSVG is a free online converter that turns an uploaded image into an SVG file ^[1]. Vectorizer.AI turns PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images into SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors ^[2]. Choose PicSVG for a free, browser-based conversion of an image to SVG ^[1]. Choose Vectorizer.AI when you need SVG, EPS, DXF or PDF output ^[2].

Option	Price	Output formats	Where it runs	File size limits
PicSVG	Free ^[1]	SVG ^[1]	Online ^[1]	Input up to 4 MB in jpg, gif or png ^[1]
Vectorizer.AI	The page does not publish a price ^[2]	SVG, EPS, DXF, PDF, and cleaned-up PNG ^[2] ^[2]	In the browser ^[2]	Up to 30 MB and 3 megapixels ^[2] ^[2]
VectorMagik	Free for everyone; business use needs a licence ^[3]	SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF, PNG ^[3]	Windows, macOS, Linux and a browser version ^[3]	Not published

The short answer

PicSVG is a free online converter that turns an image into an SVG file ^[1]. It accepts uploaded jpg, gif and png files of up to 4 MB ^[1]. Vectorizer.AI converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images to clean SVG, PDF, EPS and DXF vectors online ^[2].

Vectorizer.AI keeps uploaded images and results for 24 hours, and the page says it deletes them shortly after that ^[2] ^[2].

What PicSVG, Vectorizer.AI is built for

PicSVG's page says it is a free online converter that can convert an image to an SVG file ^[1]. It accepts uploaded jpg, gif and png files up to 4 MB ^[1].

Vectorizer.AI's page says it vectorizes PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images to clean SVG, PDF, EPS and DXF vectors online ^[2]. The supported input formats are PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP and WebP ^[2], and the output is SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors ^[2]. The page says it accepts images with full transparency (ARGB input) ^[2].

What VectorMagik is built for

VectorMagik is made by the team that publishes this site. It traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine ^[3], and the result can be saved as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3].

After converting, a designer can move or delete curve nodes and round individual corners ^[3]. A tolerance slider merges neighbouring curve pieces, and Auto picks the largest tolerance that still keeps the picture ^[3]. The result can be limited to between 1 and 64 colours ^[3]. Clicking shapes lets a designer delete parts such as a background, or merge two shades into one ^[3].

The vector can be compared with the bitmap side by side, or flipped between with the B and V keys ^[3]. For stickers, a die-cut outline can be added with a border, white rim and optional drop shadow ^[3].

Pricing and fees

PicSVG's page describes it as a free online converter ^[1], and does not state whether that covers commercial use. Vectorizer.AI's page does not publish a price, so check its site before using it for paid work.

VectorMagik, the tool this line is about, is free for everyone, and business use needs a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 terms ^[3]. It is licensed under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 ^[3]. No price is published for the business licence, so check before buying.

No payment service or card fee is stated for any of the three tools.

Getting started and everyday use

PicSVG runs online, so a designer only needs to open the site and upload an image of up to 4 MB in jpg, gif or png ^[1] ^[1]. Vectorizer.AI also accepts PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP and WebP files ^[2]. It keeps uploaded images and results for 24 hours, and the page says it deletes them shortly after that ^[2] ^[2], so save the result within 24 hours.

VectorMagik installs with a Windows installer, a portable zip, a macOS zip, a Debian or Ubuntu .deb or a Linux tar.gz, all from GitHub releases ^[3]. Downloads exist for Windows x64, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux x64 and a browser version ^[3]. Everyday work is tracing a picture, adjusting the tolerance slider, refining nodes and exporting ^[3] ^[3] ^[3] ^[3]. A command-line version does the same work without a window and lets an AI assistant trace pictures on the computer ^[3].

Things to check before you choose

Do your source images fit each tool's limits? PicSVG takes files up to 4 MB ^[1]. Check the file size and pixel limits of the other tool before you upload.
How will you keep the result? The page says Vectorizer.AI keeps uploads for 24 hours and deletes them shortly after, so save the results elsewhere in that window ^[2] ^[2].
Which output formats do you actually need? PicSVG outputs an SVG file ^[1], and Vectorizer.AI outputs SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors ^[2].
Do you need to edit the vector after conversion, such as removing a background or changing colours?
Will you use it for paid client work? Read each tool's licence terms for commercial use.
Do you prefer a browser or a desktop app, and which machines do you work on?

How to choose

You want a simple free image to SVG conversion in the browser: PicSVG ^[1].
You need several vector output formats from a browser tool: Vectorizer.AI converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors ^[2].
You want a tool that traces and keeps the vector editable afterwards: VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes ^[3] and lets a designer move or delete curve nodes and round individual corners after converting ^[3].
You need to export to AI, DXF, EMF or many formats: VectorMagik ^[3].
You need to limit colours or remove a background after tracing: VectorMagik ^[3] ^[3].
You want a command-line version that works without a window: VectorMagik ^[3].

Frequently asked questions

Is PicSVG free?

PicSVG's page describes it as a free online converter that can convert an image to an SVG file ^[1]. The page does not state whether that free use covers commercial work. If the tool will be used for client work, read its terms first.

Does Vectorizer.AI need to be installed?

Vectorizer.AI's page describes its conversion as online ^[2]. It converts PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors, plus cleaned-up PNG output, online ^[2] ^[2].

Which image formats can each tool convert?

PicSVG accepts uploaded jpg, gif and png files up to 4 MB and outputs an SVG file ^[1] ^[1]. Vectorizer.AI supports PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP and WebP input and produces SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors plus cleaned-up PNG output ^[2] ^[2]. VectorMagik can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3].

How long does Vectorizer.AI keep uploaded files?

Vectorizer.AI's page says it retains uploaded images and results for 24 hours and permanently deletes them shortly after that period ^[2] ^[2]. It says it does not claim rights to the vectorized results and will not share images with third parties unless explicitly authorized ^[2] ^[2]. The page says uploads and results are kept for 24 hours, so save the output within that time ^[2] ^[2].

Can a designer edit a vector after conversion?

The pages of the two browser tools do not describe editing the vector after conversion. VectorMagik lets a designer move or delete curve nodes, round individual corners ^[3], merge neighbouring curves with a tolerance slider ^[3], delete shapes such as a background and merge two shades into one ^[3].

Free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0). ^[3]

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