A functional internet connection will be useful. It is also assumed that GIMP, Inkscape and a web browser are already installed. Including but not limited to image processing software (Photoshop, GIMP, etc.), the internet, downloading and handling files, installing software, and using a mouse. Note: This tutorial assumes the user has a basic knowledge of computers. To anyone interested in comparing results, I would like to ask reporting results to free open source tools so they can ameliorate.IMG 2 SVG: Converting raster images to scalable vector graphics using the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) and Inkscape Here also Wikipedia: Comparison of raster-to-vector conversion software, not every tool. There are more GUI that added tracing feature, like Gimp & Inkscape. Originally created as a plugin for the GIMP,Ĭommand: autotrace -output-format svg inputfile Of the AutoTrace project is the development of a freely-availableĪpplication similar to CorelTrace or Adobe Streamline. It can then be rendered at anyĪutoTrace: bitmap to vector graphics converterĪutoTrace is a program for converting bitmaps to vector graphics. A typical use is to create EPS files from scanned data, such asĬompany or university logos, handwritten notes, etc. PPM, or BMP format), and the default output is an encapsulated PostScriptįile (EPS). Potrace is a utility for tracing a bitmap, which means, transformingĪ bitmap into a smooth, scalable image.

Potrace: utility to transform bitmaps into vector graphics

As I remember, both tools do not support compressed formats as input, only bitmap images. Myself I tried potrace before which gave nice results with default options. potrace & autotrace both are in Ubuntu repository. So you are looking for raster to vector graphics converter/tracer.

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