Scan to Vector Conversion for Scanned Drawings, Prints & Documents
Scan to vector conversion turns images from a flatbed or document scanner, such as printed artwork, drawings and pages, into clean vector files you can edit, scale and print. Offices, archivists and designers send scans with dust, paper grain and uneven gray backgrounds, and our artists redraw the content by hand from $7 per image.
- Scanner dust, specks and paper grain left behind
- Gray or yellow backgrounds removed
- Skewed scans straightened
- 24-hour turnaround, rush from 6 hours
What Is Scan to Vector Conversion?
A scanner captures everything on the glass: the artwork, the texture of the paper, dust, staples and the shadow along a fold. The result is a raster file that is fine on screen but poor for printing or editing. Conversion keeps only the content you need and rebuilds it as vector shapes, so the scanned piece becomes a clean digital original.
- Straightened and squared to the page
- Faint lines strengthened evenly
- Background made transparent or pure white
Scanned Material We Convert
If it went through a scanner, we can turn it into editable vector artwork.
Scan to AI
Scanned artwork rebuilt as layered Illustrator files you can keep editing.
Scan to SVG
Scans turned into SVG graphics for websites, social media posts and cutting machines.
Scan to EPS
EPS versions of scanned pieces for print shops and sign makers.
Scan to Vector PDF
Vector PDFs of scanned artwork that print sharply at any size.
Scanned Line Drawings
Pencil and ink drawings from the scanner bed, with faint or broken lines rebuilt evenly.
Graphics From Printed Pages
Logos, seals, stamps and graphics lifted from printed pages and forms, separated from the paper.
Who Scans and Sends to Us
Teams with paper originals and a scanner, but no digital master file.
Scan Conversion Pricing
A clean scan of simple artwork starts at $7 per image. Faint, low-resolution or crowded scans, and pages with lots of fine detail, take longer and are priced higher. We email the exact figure after looking at your file.
- Standard delivery within 24 hours
- Rush from 6 hours, extra charge may apply
- Payment by card (Visa, Mastercard) or PayPal
- Returned as AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG
A Stack of Scanned Pages?
Scan everything at the same resolution and upload the folder or a cloud link. We review the batch, point out any pages that need rescanning and quote the whole set.
- Pages flagged early if a rescan helps
- One quote for the full stack
- Output named to match your scan files
- NDA for confidential documents
Scanned files are handled under raster to vector conversion, part of our image to vector conversion service. If you only have a phone photo instead of a scan, use snapshot conversion; for legacy BMP or TIFF files, see bitmap conversion.
Why Clients Send Their Scans Here
Content, not paper
We separate the artwork from paper texture, dust and folds, so nothing from the scanner bed ends up in your file.
Faint lines recovered
Light pencil or worn print is redrawn at an even, deliberate weight instead of being lost or blotched.
Straight and true
Skewed pages are aligned, and rectangles, frames and rules are squared up.
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Using the scan as it is
- Gray, uneven page background
- Dust specks and fold shadows
- Faint lines that vanish in print
- Slightly crooked alignment
Converted to vector by hand
- Clean white or transparent background
- Only the artwork, nothing else
- Even, printable line weight
- Straight, square layout
An Archived Print Turned Into a Digital Master
Example: an office has a scanned copy of an old printed seal and letterhead graphic, slightly crooked and gray, and needs a clean file for new stationery.
- The brief
- Straighten the scan, remove the gray background and specks, and rebuild the seal and graphic at full sharpness.
- What we do
- An artist redraws the seal ring, lettering and graphic as vector shapes, aligns everything to the page and sets one clean ink color.
- What you receive
- AI and EPS masters, a vector PDF for the printer, an SVG and a transparent PNG for documents.
How It Works
Scan and upload
Scan at 300 dpi or higher if you can, then upload the file or a folder link.
Receive the quote
We send the exact price and timing by email; pay via PayPal, Visa or Mastercard to start.
Redraw + QC
The artist rebuilds the scanned content, and QC compares it with your scan.
Get your files
Download your vector formats; two free revisions are part of the order.
What Clients Say About Us
“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.
Scan to Vector Conversion Questions
What is scan to vector conversion?
It means taking an image produced by a scanner, such as a drawing, printed graphic or document page, and redrawing its content as vector artwork. Paper texture, dust and background tone are left out, and the result is a clean, scalable file you can edit and print at any size.
How much does scan to vector conversion cost?
It starts at $7 per image for a clear scan of simple artwork. Faint or low-resolution scans, crowded pages and highly detailed graphics need more time and are quoted higher. We review the scan, email an exact price, and begin once payment is made.
Which scan settings should I use?
Scan in color or grayscale at 300 to 600 dpi, keep the paper flat against the glass and save as TIFF or PNG if your scanner allows it. Higher resolution helps with small text and fine lines. If you have already scanned at a lower setting, send it and we will check it.
Can you convert text from a scanned page?
Yes, as part of the artwork. Headings, labels and short text in logos, seals or forms can be matched to a font and kept editable, or redrawn as shapes if the lettering is custom. For long passages of body text, a typed document is usually more practical than vector conversion.
Is a phone photo as good as a scan?
A scan is better, because it is flat, evenly lit and has no perspective distortion. A sharp phone photo taken straight on can still work for simple artwork. If a photo is all you have, our snapshot service is designed for that, and we will tell you which option fits.
Which formats are delivered, and who owns them?
Orders include AI, EPS, SVG, vector PDF and PNG. Full ownership of the final files is transferred to you after payment whenever you request it. Two free revisions are included, and a 100% money-back guarantee covers the work.
Upload Your Scan
Send the scanned file or a folder link. We email the exact price and delivery time and start converting once payment comes through.