Photo to Vector Conversion: Photos Turned Into Vector Art
Want a photo of your dog, your storefront or your product as clean artwork? Our photo to vector conversion turns photographs into vector illustrations, from bold one-color line art to detailed full-color drawings, ready for shirts, signs, engraving and packaging. From $7 per image.
- Line art, flat color or detailed styles
- Pets, products, places and vehicles
- Ready for apparel, signs and engraving
- Artwork in 24 hours, rush in about 6
How a Photo Becomes Vector Art
A photograph contains millions of tones, which no screen printer or engraver can reproduce directly. To turn it into vector art, an illustrator decides which shapes and shadows matter, simplifies the rest and draws them as paths. You choose the style: simple outlines, a few flat colors, or a detailed illustration.
- Style chosen to suit your print method
- Background removed or kept, as you prefer
- Color count set for your budget
Photo to Vector Styles & Subjects
Pick a subject and a style, or ask us to suggest one for your use.
Pet Photos
Dogs, cats and horses as gifts, merch or logos. Pet vectors.
Product Photos
Products drawn for manuals, catalogs and ads.
Buildings & Places
Storefronts and landmarks as line art or color illustrations.
Vehicles
Cars, trucks and bikes as clean vector drawings.
One-Color Line Art
Black outlines for engraving, stamps and coloring pages.
Flat-Color Illustration
A few solid colors, ideal for screen printing and stickers.
Who Orders Photo to Vector
People who want a photo printed, cut or engraved as artwork.
Photo to Vector Conversion Price
Simple photo conversions start at $7 per image. Detailed full-color illustrations and busy scenes take longer and cost more. We look at your photo and the style you want, then email an exact price.
- 24-hour delivery on standard jobs
- Rush art in about 6 hours, extra charge may apply
- PayPal, Visa or Mastercard
- Illustrations sent as AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG
A Series of Photos to Convert?
Product lines, team photos of vehicles or a set of locations look better in one consistent style. We draw the set together so every piece matches.
- One style across the set
- Batch quote for series
- Monthly invoicing
- Unbranded files on request
Photo conversion is part of our image to vector conversion service. For outline-only art see vector line drawing; for portraits, portrait vector conversion.
Why Choose Vector Design US for Photo to Vector
Illustrators, not filters
A person decides which details carry the likeness and which to leave out.
Style that fits the print
One color for engraving, a few spot colors for screen print, full color for digital.
Consistent sets
Product ranges and series are drawn in one matching style.
A Brooklyn company since 2010
Illustrations pass QC, with two free revisions and a 100% money-back guarantee.
Photo filters and auto-vector apps
- Muddy shapes with no structure
- Backgrounds traced into noise
- Faces and fur turned to blotches
- Too many colors to print
Illustrated by our artists
- Clear shapes with intent
- Clean or removed background
- Readable detail where it matters
- Color count you choose
Example: A Pet Photo for Engraved Gifts
Example: a gift shop sells engraved cutting boards and wants customers’ pet photos turned into clean line drawings that the laser can burn.
- The brief
- Keep each pet recognizable, use single-weight black lines only, and remove the background completely.
- What we do
- An illustrator traces the main features by hand, simplifies fur into a few directional strokes and checks line thickness for engraving.
- What you receive
- An SVG and DXF for the laser, an AI master and a PNG preview to show the customer.
How It Works
Send the photo
Upload the clearest photo you have and tell us the style and use.
Confirm the price
We email an exact quote and delivery date; drawing begins after payment by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard.
Illustration and QC
An artist draws the vector and QC checks it against your photo.
Receive your art
Your illustration in every format, plus two free revisions.
What Clients Say About Our Illustration Work
“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
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Photo to Vector Conversion FAQs
What is photo to vector conversion?
Photo to vector conversion turns a photograph into a vector illustration made of paths and solid colors. Because photos have far more tones than printing or engraving can use, an illustrator simplifies the image into a style you choose, from simple outlines to detailed color artwork.
How much does photo to vector conversion cost?
Photo conversions start at $7 per image for simple subjects and styles. Detailed full-color illustrations or busy scenes take longer and cost more. Upload the photo with the style you want and we email an exact price.
What styles can you create from a photo?
Common choices are one-color line art for engraving, two to four flat colors for screen printing, and detailed shaded illustrations for digital or full-color print. If you are not sure, tell us the use and we recommend a style.
Can you remove the background from my photo?
Yes. Most photo conversions drop the background so the subject stands alone on a transparent background. We can also keep a simplified background, such as a skyline or landscape, if you want a full scene.
How long does it take?
Simple photo conversions are delivered within 24 hours of payment. A rush photo conversion takes about 6 hours, and an extra charge may apply. Detailed full-color illustrations may need longer, and the quote gives the exact date before you pay.
What files will I get?
You receive AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG files, plus DXF on request for lasers and cutters. A transparent PNG preview is handy for showing the result to a customer. Two free revisions and our 100% money-back guarantee come with it.
Turn Your Photo Into Vector Art
Upload a photo and pick a style. We email the exact price and delivery time, then draw it by hand once payment is in.