Transform Images into Vector Images

Using vector images has many advantages over using raster images. While raster images are based on pixels vector images are based on geometric figures which means that they can be scaled without making the image blurry or pixelated.

Vectormagic is a free online script provided by the University of Stanford which is capable of converting raster images to vector images. The interface was designed with usability and ease of use in mind. The user is guided thoroughly through the process, explanations help him understand each step in the process.

The conversion begins by uploading a raster image to the website. If the image is to large it will be automatically reduced to one Megapixel. A first analysis is suggesting an image classification automatically which is spot on most of the times. The user has to select a quality level of the image which is done by comparing the three settings he can choose from with a zoomed in part of the image he uploaded.

After that the amount of colors have to be selected. The choice is either 12 or less colors or more than 12 colors. Once that is done the image will be automatically vectorized and the result will be displayed in a frame next to the original image.

It is possible to adjust all the settings and render the image again if the output is not looking well. Results can also be edited manually to correct segmentation mistakes.