Vintage Image to Vector Conversion That Keeps the Period Look
Vintage image to vector conversion recreates old prints, retro logos, antique labels and classic illustrations as clean vector files while keeping the character that makes them vintage. Brands reviving heritage marks, reproduction printers and apparel designers send their aged originals, and our artists redraw the linework, lettering and ornaments by hand from $7 per image.
- Period lettering, ornaments and engraving lines preserved
- Yellowing and paper texture left out unless you want it
- Heritage colors matched or modernized
- Delivered in 24 hours, 6-hour rush on request
What Is Vintage Image to Vector Conversion?
Old artwork carries its era in the details: hand-cut type, cross-hatched shading, decorative frames and slightly irregular lines. A careless redraw makes it look generic. Our conversion keeps those traits on purpose, redrawing them as precise vector shapes, so a 1950s label or a turn-of-the-century illustration can be printed again without losing its age.
- Hatching and stipple shading redrawn stroke by stroke
- Hand-lettered type kept rather than swapped for a font
- Optional distressed texture as a separate layer
Vintage Artwork We Recreate
Designs whose age is part of their appeal and should stay that way.
Retro Logos
Heritage marks and emblems from past decades, rebuilt with their original lettering for a brand relaunch.
Antique Labels
Bottle, tin and crate labels with ornate frames, recreated for packaging and reproduction.
Old Prints & Engravings
Book plates, engravings and woodcut-style prints redrawn with their line shading intact.
Classic Advertisements
Vintage ad artwork and poster illustrations prepared for reprints, wall art and merchandise.
Old Photos as Line Art
Faded heritage photographs turned into vector line drawings with a classic feel.
Collections of Any Size
From one image to a full archive, converted with a consistent style across the set.
Who Orders Vintage Conversions
Anyone bringing an older design back into use without making it look new.
Vintage Conversion Pricing
Simple retro marks start at $7 per image. Engravings with dense hatching, ornate frames or many colors take considerably longer and are quoted higher. The exact price arrives in your emailed quote before you pay.
- 24 hours for standard orders
- Rush jobs in as little as 6 hours, at an extra charge where applicable
- PayPal, Visa and Mastercard welcome
- Editable AI and EPS plus SVG, PDF, PNG
Converting a Collection?
Label archives, catalog illustrations and old ad sets work well as one project so the line weight and style match. Send the full collection and we quote it together.
- Matching line weight across every piece
- One quote for the full archive
- Delivery in batches if you prefer
- NDA available for unreleased products
Vintage work is part of our image to vector conversion service. For older images that are mainly torn or stained, see damaged image conversion, and for engraving-style outlines without color, see vector line drawing.
Why Heritage Brands Choose Our Artists
Era-appropriate detail
Artists study the style of the period and keep its quirks instead of smoothing everything into a modern look.
Lettering redrawn by hand
Custom vintage type is rebuilt letter by letter, because matching fonts rarely exist for old hand-cut lettering.
Clean or textured, your choice
Receive a crisp version and, if requested, a version with a separate worn texture for an authentic printed feel.
A US studio since 2010
Brooklyn-based, 40+ in-house designers, QC on each file and a money-back guarantee.
Reprinting the old original
- Yellowed paper tone in every print
- Blotchy, broken fine lines
- Lettering that fills in at small sizes
- No way to adjust colors
Recreated in vector, style intact
- Paper tone removed or kept by choice
- Fine lines redrawn crisp
- Type that holds up at any size
- Colors editable for new products
An Antique Label Ready for a Relaunch
Example: a small food brand finds its original mid-century jar label in a family archive and wants to print it on new packaging.
- The brief
- Keep the ornate frame, the hand-lettered name and the two-color look, but remove the yellowing and update the address line.
- What we do
- An artist redraws the frame and lettering by hand, rebuilds the shading as clean line work and sets the two inks as spot colors.
- What you receive
- Layered AI and EPS files, a press-ready PDF, an SVG and PNG mockups, plus an optional textured variant.
How It Works
Share the original
Upload a photo of the old artwork, and tell us whether to keep or remove the aged texture.
Accept the quote
We email an exact price and delivery date; payment by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard starts production.
Redraw in period style
The artist rebuilds lines, shading and lettering by hand, followed by a QC review.
Receive the files
Get your vector set and request up to two free revisions.
Notes From Long-Time Clients
“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
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Your Vintage Image to Vector Conversion Questions
What is vintage image to vector conversion?
It is the redrawing of an old print, retro logo, antique label or classic illustration as vector artwork while keeping its original period style. Lettering, ornaments and shading are rebuilt by hand, so the design can be reproduced sharply on packaging, apparel or signage and still look authentically vintage.
How much does vintage image to vector conversion cost?
It begins at $7 per image for a simple retro mark. Detailed engravings, decorative frames, heavy hatching or several colors take longer and are priced accordingly. We review your image and email an exact quote, and drawing starts after the payment.
Will the artwork still look old after conversion?
Yes, if that is what you want. We keep the period lettering, line quality and composition. The yellowed paper and random marks are removed by default, but we can supply a second version with a separate distressed texture layer that you can switch on or off.
Can you convert a faded old photograph?
Yes. Old photos can be turned into vector line art or a simplified color illustration in a classic style. This works well for anniversary pieces, heritage displays and memorial prints. Share how you plan to use the result, and the artist will choose the level of detail accordingly.
Do you match vintage fonts?
Where a matching typeface exists, we use it. Most hand-lettered vintage type has no digital equivalent, so our artists redraw each letter as custom vector shapes. That keeps the irregular charm of the original rather than replacing it with a modern font.
What files and rights come with the order?
Each order includes AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG files. After payment, full ownership of the final artwork can be transferred to you on request. Please make sure you hold the rights to reproduce the original design; two free revisions and our money-back guarantee apply.
Bring Your Vintage Artwork Back
Upload the old print, label or logo as it is today. We reply with an exact price and timeline, and our artists start once payment is confirmed.