PicSVG vs Vectorizer.io: which one a designer needs

PicSVG vs Vectorizer.io for designers: what each converts, formats, pricing, setup and editing control, compared from each tool's own sources.

By 2Dex · 2026-10-17

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PicSVG is a free online converter that turns an image into an SVG file ^[1]. Vectorizer.io converts raster images such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs to SVG, EPS and DXF ^[2]. VectorMagik is a program and browser tool that traces a picture into vector shapes and lets a designer edit the result ^[3] ^[3] ^[3]. Choose PicSVG when you want a free online image-to-SVG converter in the browser. ^[1] Choose Vectorizer.io for SVG, EPS and DXF output; check its page for API details. ^[2] ^[2] Choose VectorMagik when you want to edit the traced shapes after converting ^[3].

Option	Price	Card fee	Systems	Image formats
PicSVG	Free ^[1]	not published	not published	jpg, gif and png inputs up to 4 MB, output to SVG ^[1] ^[1]
Vectorizer.io	not published	not published	not published	PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs to SVG, EPS and DXF ^[2]
VectorMagik	Free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0) ^[3] ^[3]	not published	64-bit Windows, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), 64-bit Linux, plus a browser version ^[3]	Pictures, traced to SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3] ^[3]

The short answer

PicSVG is a free online converter that converts an image to an SVG file ^[1]. Vectorizer.io converts raster images such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs to SVG, EPS and DXF ^[2]. VectorMagik is a program and browser tool that traces a picture into vector shapes and lets a designer edit the result ^[3] ^[3] ^[3].

Vectorizer.io's page lists an API in its footer ^[2]. VectorMagik can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3], lets a designer limit the result to between 1 and 64 colours ^[3], and a version of it runs in the web browser using the same engine ^[3].

What PicSVG and Vectorizer.io are built for

PicSVG's page says it is a free online converter that can convert an image to an SVG file ^[1]. You upload an image file, jpg, gif or png, up to 4 MB ^[1]. Its page says no more than this, so nothing beyond it is written here.

Vectorizer.io's page says it converts raster images such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs to scalable vector graphics in SVG, EPS and DXF ^[2]. Its footer links an API ^[2]. Its page gives no further detail, so only what it states is described here.

What VectorMagik is built for

VectorMagik is made by the team that publishes this site. It traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine ^[3]. After converting, the designer can move or delete curve nodes and round individual corners ^[3], click shapes to remove a background or merge two shades into one ^[3], and limit the result to between 1 and 64 colours ^[3].

The result can be saved as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3]. A control sets how far neighbouring curve pieces merge, and Auto picks the largest setting that keeps the picture ^[3]. The designer can compare the vector with the bitmap side by side or flip between them with the B and V keys ^[3]. VectorMagik can add a die-cut sticker outline with a border, white rim and optional drop shadow ^[3]. A version runs in the web browser using the same engine, and a command-line version lets an AI assistant trace pictures on the computer ^[3] ^[3].

Pricing and fees

PicSVG's page describes it as free ^[1]. It does not say whether that covers commercial work, so check its own page before using it for paid client work.

Vectorizer.io's page does not state a price, so check its own page before paying. No payment service or card fee is stated for PicSVG or Vectorizer.io.

VectorMagik is free for everyone; business use needs a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 ^[3] ^[3]. No payment service or card fee is stated for VectorMagik either.

Getting started and everyday use

PicSVG is an online converter, so a designer opens it in the browser and uploads a jpg, gif or png file up to 4 MB ^[1] ^[1].

Vectorizer.io's page presents it as a raster-to-vector converter and lists an API in its footer; check its page for install and setup details ^[2] ^[2].

VectorMagik installs on Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub releases page ^[3]. Downloads exist for 64-bit Windows, macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and 64-bit Linux, plus a browser version ^[3] ^[3]. In daily use a designer traces a picture, refines the shapes, and saves the result; a command-line version does the same work without a window ^[3] ^[3] ^[3].

Things to check before you choose

Which file types and sizes do you start from? Check the input limits of each tool next to the pictures you actually work with.
Which output format do you need? Compare the SVG, EPS, DXF and other export options each tool states.
Do you need to edit the traced shapes, or is a straight conversion enough? Check whether each tool changes the result after it is traced.
Will you use it for paid client work? Read each tool's licence terms for commercial use before installing or paying.
Do you need to reach the tool by API or from a script rather than in the browser?
Where do your files sit, locally or online, and how does each tool handle them?

How to choose

You want a free image-to-SVG conversion in the browser: PicSVG ^[1].
You want SVG, EPS and DXF output from raster images: Vectorizer.io ^[2].
You want to reach the tool through an API: Vectorizer.io's page lists an API link; check it for details ^[2].
You want to edit nodes, merge shades and limit colours after tracing: VectorMagik ^[3] ^[3] ^[3].
You want several export formats, such as PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG: VectorMagik ^[3].
You want a desktop install or a browser version with the same engine: VectorMagik ^[3] ^[3].
You want to compare the vector with the original side by side: VectorMagik ^[3].

Frequently asked questions

Is PicSVG free to use?

PicSVG's page says it is a free online converter that can convert an image to an SVG file ^[1]. It does not say whether that free use covers commercial work ^[1]. If you will use it for client work, read its own terms before you rely on it.

What file formats does Vectorizer.io convert?

Vectorizer.io's page says it converts raster images such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs to scalable vector graphics in SVG, EPS and DXF ^[2]. Its footer also lists an API ^[2]. For anything beyond that, check its own page.

What does VectorMagik cost for business use?

VectorMagik is free for everyone; business use needs a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 ^[3] ^[3]. No separate price for the licence is published, so check the site's own terms before you use it for paid work.

Can you edit the traced result after converting?

VectorMagik lets a designer move or delete curve nodes, round individual corners, remove a background or merge two shades, and limit the result to between 1 and 64 colours after converting ^[3] ^[3] ^[3]. PicSVG's and Vectorizer.io's pages do not state whether they allow editing, so check each tool's page.

Where does VectorMagik run?

VectorMagik has downloads for 64-bit Windows, macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and 64-bit Linux, plus a browser version that uses the same engine ^[3] ^[3]. Installation uses a Windows installer, a macOS zip and a Debian/Ubuntu .deb or a Linux tar.gz, all from GitHub releases ^[3].

Free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0). ^[3]

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