Raster to Vector Conversion for Any Bitmap Image
Raster files, whether JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF or a scan, store pictures as pixels. Our raster to vector conversion rebuilds them as resolution-independent paths, so your artwork stays sharp at any size and works with every production method. From $7 per image.
- JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF and scans
- Resolution-independent output
- Spot colors and clean separations
- One-day turnaround, 6-hour rush option
Raster vs Vector: The Difference
Raster images are grids of pixels with a fixed size; enlarge them and the grid shows. Vector images describe shapes with math, so they redraw perfectly at any size and keep a small file. Printers, cutters and engravers need vectors because they follow paths, not pixels. Conversion bridges that gap.
- Raster: fixed pixels, blurs when enlarged
- Vector: paths that scale endlessly
- We convert the first into the second by hand
Raster Formats & Sources We Convert
Each source has its own page with samples and details.
Bitmap & GIF
Old BMP and GIF files rebuilt. Bitmap to vector.
Scanned Artwork
Paper art scanned and redrawn. Scan to vector.
Blurry Images
Soft, low-res files rebuilt. Blurry image to vector.
Sketches
Pencil drawings finished as vectors. Sketch to vector.
Signatures
Handwritten signatures as clean vectors. Signature to vector.
Industries That Need Raster to Vector
Any business whose artwork must go through a machine.
Raster to Vector Conversion Price
Raster conversions start at $7 per image for standard graphics. Complex artwork, many colors and poor sources take more time and are priced higher. The exact cost is emailed after a quick file review.
- 24 hours standard
- 6-hour rush service, an extra charge may apply
- PayPal, Visa and Mastercard
- Returned in AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG formats
High-Volume Raster Conversion
Printers with steady customer artwork send it daily. We keep a standing setup with your output preferences so each job comes back the same way.
- Standing output preferences
- Daily uploads accepted
- Monthly statements
- Files without our branding
Raster conversion is part of our vector conversion services. To understand formats see vector file formats; to compare with software tracing, autotracer vs hand redraw.
Why Choose Us for Raster to Vector
Every raster source
From a 1990s GIF to a phone photo of a sign, our artists rebuild it.
Built to spec
Separations, closed paths and line weights set for your production method.
Capacity for busy shops
40+ in-house designers keep daily volume flowing.
A Brooklyn company since 2010
Every conversion is QC-reviewed, with two free revisions and our money-back guarantee.
Automatic raster tracing
- Pixel steps traced as jagged edges
- Gradients broken into bands
- Tiny specks become shapes
- Huge files with stray points
Rebuilt as vectors by hand
- Smooth, intentional curves
- Gradients rebuilt or flattened
- Only real design elements
- Lean files that process quickly
Example: A 1990s GIF Logo for a New Sign
Example: a family hardware store still uses a tiny GIF logo from its first website and needs an illuminated sign made.
- The brief
- Rebuild the logo faithfully, keep the original colors, and supply a cut file for the sign channel letters.
- What we do
- An artist redraws the lettering and emblem, sets the colors to Pantone and creates outlined letters for fabrication.
- What you receive
- AI and EPS masters, a DXF for the sign maker, a PDF for sign-off and a PNG for the website.
How It Works
Upload your raster file
Any format works; send the largest version you have.
Get your exact quote
We email the price and timeline; conversion begins after payment by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard.
Rebuild and inspect
An artist redraws the file and QC checks it at high zoom.
Take delivery
Your vector formats arrive with two free revisions.
Clients on Our Raster Conversions
“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.
Raster to Vector Conversion FAQs
What is raster to vector conversion?
Raster to vector conversion turns a pixel-based image, such as a JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF or scan, into a vector file made of paths. The vector version scales without losing quality and works with printers, cutters, engravers and embroidery software. We redraw each file by hand.
What is the difference between raster and vector?
A raster image is a fixed grid of pixels, so it blurs or turns blocky when enlarged. A vector image stores shapes as mathematical paths, so it stays sharp at any size and is easy to edit. Most production methods need vectors.
How much does raster to vector conversion cost?
Standard raster conversions start at $7 per image. Files with lots of detail, many colors or poor quality take longer and cost more. We email an exact price after reviewing your file, before payment, and the quoted price is the price you pay.
Which raster formats can you convert?
JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PSD, screenshots, scans and photos taken with a phone. If you can open it as an image, we can usually redraw it as a vector, even when the file is decades old or very small.
How long does it take?
Most raster conversions are delivered within 24 hours after payment. With rush service, the turnaround is about 6 hours, and an extra charge may apply. Daily standing accounts get the same 24-hour cycle on every file they send.
What files and guarantees do I get?
Every order includes AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG, with DXF or CDR on request for cutters and CorelDRAW users. You also get two free revisions and our 100% money-back guarantee if the conversion does not meet your needs.
Convert Your Raster File to Vector
Upload any raster image. We email the exact price and delivery time and begin once your payment is received.