Bitmap to Vector Conversion: BMP, GIF & TIFF to AI, EPS, SVG
Bitmap to vector conversion changes pixel-based files such as BMP, GIF and TIFF into resolution-independent formats like AI, EPS, SVG and editable PDF. Printers, manufacturers and in-house design teams send bitmap artwork that cannot scale, and our artists rebuild it by hand as paths and fills, from $7 per image.
- BMP, GIF, TIFF, JPG and PNG accepted
- Delivered as AI, EPS, SVG, editable PDF and PNG
- Colors defined as clean RGB, CMYK or spot swatches
- 24-hour standard, rush from 6 hours
What Is Bitmap to Vector Conversion?
A bitmap stores an image as a fixed grid of colored pixels, so its quality is locked to the size it was created at. A vector file stores shapes as mathematical paths, points and fills instead. Converting from one model to the other means rebuilding the artwork as geometry, which removes the resolution limit and makes every shape and color individually editable.
- Pixel grid replaced by editable paths
- Indexed and dithered colors rebuilt as flat fills
- Layered output for production software
Bitmap Conversions We Handle
The source format matters less than the output you need. These are the most common requests.
Bitmap to AI
Native Adobe Illustrator files with organized layers, ready for further design work.
Bitmap to SVG
Lightweight SVG code for websites, apps and cutting machines, with tidy paths and few nodes.
Bitmap to EPS
EPS files for print vendors, sign makers and older production workflows.
Bitmap to Editable PDF
Vector PDFs that print sharply and can still be opened and edited in Illustrator.
Product Graphics
Product illustrations and diagrams stored as bitmaps, rebuilt for large displays and packaging.
Brand Materials
Logos, banners, posters, brochure and catalog graphics trapped in old bitmap formats.
Who Converts Bitmaps With Us
Teams moving older pixel artwork into modern production workflows.
Bitmap Conversion Pricing
Simple bitmap artwork starts at $7 per image. Files with gradients, photographic detail, many colors or heavy dithering need more drawing time and are quoted higher. We email the exact price before you pay.
- 24-hour delivery as standard
- Rush as quick as 6 hours, extra fee may apply
- Card or PayPal checkout (Visa, Mastercard)
- Output in AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG
Migrating an Old File Library?
Companies replacing legacy BMP or GIF artwork often have hundreds of files. Send a sample batch first; we confirm the approach and quote the full library with a delivery schedule.
- Sample batch to agree the approach
- File names kept from your library
- Scheduled delivery in batches
- NDA for internal artwork
Bitmap work is part of raster to vector conversion and our wider image to vector conversion service. If your files come from a flatbed scanner, see scanned image conversion.
Why Production Teams Send Us Their Bitmaps
Clean geometry
Paths use as few points as possible, which keeps files small and curves smooth on cutters, engravers and printers.
Correct color setup
We build swatches in RGB, CMYK or Pantone as needed, so colors print the way your brand guide specifies.
Organized files
Named layers, grouped elements and outlined or live text, set up the way your team prefers.
Operating since 2010
40+ in-house designers in a Brooklyn-based company, QC on every file and a money-back guarantee.
Keeping the bitmap file
- Fixed size; blurs when enlarged
- Dithered or stair-stepped edges
- Colors locked into pixels
- Heavy file size at large dimensions
Rebuilt as vector by our team
- Scales to any dimension
- Smooth, precise edges
- Every color editable
- Compact, production-ready file
Legacy GIF Artwork Moved to SVG and EPS
Example: a manufacturer’s diagram exists only as a small, dithered GIF from an old website and must now go on large printed panels and a new web page.
- The brief
- Rebuild the diagram exactly, replace the dithered colors with the brand palette and keep labels editable.
- What we do
- An artist redraws each shape as a vector path, sets colors as CMYK and RGB swatches and retypes the labels as live text.
- What you receive
- An EPS and AI for print, an optimized SVG for the website, an editable PDF and PNG previews.
How It Works
Upload the bitmap
Send the BMP, GIF, TIFF or other raster file, plus your target format and size.
Get the quote
We email an exact price and delivery time; PayPal, Visa or Mastercard payment starts the job.
Rebuild + QC
The artwork is redrawn as vectors and QC checks paths, colors and layers.
Receive the formats
Download every format you need; two free revisions are included.
Client Reviews
“I often receive jpg logos from clients who need to do signage or embroidery, where vector art is required. I’ve used Vector Design for several years and they are always extremely quick and the quality of their vector files is excellent.”Merili LoucksSignage & embroidery · Google review
“I’ve been in the promotional products industry for 45 years and they are the most efficient design company I have worked with.”Don GardinerPromotional products · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
Rated five stars in 500+ Google reviews.
Bitmap to Vector Conversion FAQ
What is bitmap to vector conversion?
It is the process of rebuilding a pixel-based image, such as a BMP, GIF or TIFF file, as vector paths and fills. The converted artwork no longer depends on resolution, so it can be scaled to any size, edited shape by shape and saved in formats like AI, EPS, SVG and PDF.
How much does bitmap to vector conversion cost?
Pricing starts at $7 per image for simple artwork with flat colors. Gradients, photographic detail, many colors or very small, dithered source files need more work and are quoted higher. After you upload, we email an exact price, and conversion begins once payment is made.
Which bitmap formats do you accept?
We work from BMP, GIF, TIFF, JPG, PNG and other raster formats, including images embedded in documents or presentations. Larger and less compressed sources give the artist more to work with, so send the highest quality version you have, even if it is an old file.
Why not use an automatic converter?
Automatic converters read pixel colors and create shapes from them, which tends to produce lumpy curves, extra points and broken corners, especially on small or dithered files. Our files are never auto-traced: an artist draws every path, so curves are smooth and the file is clean to edit.
Can you convert a bitmap photo into a vector?
Yes, but the result is an illustration, not a photograph. Photos can be rebuilt as line art, flat-color illustration or a detailed multi-tone vector, depending on your purpose. Tell us where the image will be used, and we suggest the right style in your quote.
What will I receive, and do I own it?
You receive AI, EPS, SVG, editable PDF and PNG files, prepared for the software you use. After payment, full ownership of the final vector files can be transferred to you on request. Two free revisions and a 100% money-back guarantee are included.
Convert Your Bitmap Files
Upload a BMP, GIF, TIFF or other raster file and tell us the format you need. We email an exact price and timeline, then start once payment is in.