VectorMagik is free for everyone, and business use needs a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 . The cost of a business licence is not published in the sources used for this page, so check it before relying on the tool for paid work.

VectorMagik vs Vectorizer.AI: which one a designer needs

VectorMagik and Vectorizer.AI compared for designers: formats, file limits, pricing, setup and questions to ask, drawn from each tool's own sources.

By 2Dex · 2026-10-11

2Dex is published by the makers of SageThumbs 2K, RēDesign and VectorMagik, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Vectorizer.AI converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images online ^[1]. VectorMagik has downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus a browser version ^[2]. It is free for everyone, and business use needs a licence ^[2].

Option	Price	Where it runs	Output formats
Vectorizer.AI	not published	In the browser, no installation ^[1]	SVG, EPS, DXF, PDF, and cleaned up PNG ^[1] ^[1]
VectorMagik	Free for everyone; business use needs a licence ^[2]	Windows, macOS, Linux and browser ^[2]	SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[2]

The short answer

Vectorizer.AI converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors online ^[1]. VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine ^[2].

Vectorizer.AI's page lists a maximum file size of 30 megabytes ^[1]. VectorMagik has downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus a browser version ^[2]. VectorMagik also lists AI and EMF among the formats it saves ^[2].

What Vectorizer.AI is built for

Vectorizer.AI's page says it converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors online ^[1].

It lists a maximum image file size of 30 megabytes ^[1].

For output, it produces SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vector files ^[1].

On privacy, its page says it retains uploaded images and results for 24 hours ^[1]. It then permanently deletes them shortly after that ^[1].

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 ^[2].

A designer can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[2]. The result can be limited to between 1 and 64 colours ^[2].

After converting, a designer can click shapes to delete them, such as a background, or merge two shades into one ^[2]. After converting, points on a curve can be moved or deleted, and individual corners rounded ^[2]. A slider joins neighbouring curve pieces into fewer, smoother ones, and the Auto setting picks the strongest smoothing that still keeps the picture ^[2].

It can add a die-cut sticker outline with a border, white rim and optional drop shadow ^[2]. The vector can be compared with the bitmap side by side, or flipped between with the B and V keys ^[2].

A command-line version does the same work without a window. It also lets an AI assistant trace pictures on your computer ^[2].

Pricing and fees

The facts available for Vectorizer.AI do not include a price, so its pricing is not published here. Check its own site for current plans.

VectorMagik is free for everyone, and business use needs a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 ^[2]. The price of a business licence is not published in the sources used here.

No card payment fee or add-on fee is stated for VectorMagik or Vectorizer.AI in the sources used for this page.

Getting started and everyday use

Vectorizer.AI's sources used here say it converts images online and say no more about day-to-day steps.

VectorMagik has downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus a browser version ^[2]. The browser version uses the same engine ^[2].

Day to day, a designer traces a picture, then compares it with the original side by side or flips between them with the B and V keys ^[2]. Shapes can then be clicked to delete them or merge two shades ^[2]. A version that runs from typed instructions instead of a window is also available ^[2].

Things to check before you choose

Which file types do you start with, and which do you need to save? Compare them against each tool's lists.
How large are your images? Compare them with each tool's stated limits.
Do you need to review each tool's handling of uploaded images and results before choosing?
Will you use the result for business? Read each tool's licence terms first.
What does each tool cost for your use? Check current prices where they are not published here.
Do you need to edit curves after converting? Check which tool lists that.
Do you want to work in a browser, in a downloaded program, or both?

How to choose

You want to convert in the browser: both. Vectorizer.AI converts online ^[1], and VectorMagik has a browser version ^[2].
You need SVG, EPS, DXF or PDF output: both list them ^[1] ^[2].
You need AI or EMF files: VectorMagik lists them ^[2].
You want to move points on a curve and round corners after converting: VectorMagik lists this ^[2].
You want a sticker outline: VectorMagik lists this ^[2].
You want a program on Windows, macOS or Linux: VectorMagik lists downloads for these ^[2].
You want to run tracing without a window, or have an AI assistant on your computer trace pictures: VectorMagik lists this ^[2].

Frequently asked questions

Is VectorMagik free?

VectorMagik is free for everyone, and business use needs a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 ^[2]. The cost of a business licence is not published in the sources used for this page, so check it before relying on the tool for paid work.

Does Vectorizer.AI need to be installed?

Its sources used here describe converting online and do not describe a downloadable version, so check its own site if you want one. VectorMagik, by comparison, lists downloads and a browser version ^[2].

Which file formats does Vectorizer.AI accept and produce?

Its page says it converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images online ^[1]. It produces SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vector output ^[1]. Check its own site for the current full list of input types before you upload.

Which formats can VectorMagik save?

A designer can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[2]. The result can also be limited to between 1 and 64 colours before saving ^[2].

Can VectorMagik run on Mac or Linux?

Yes. It has downloads for macOS and Linux as well as Windows, plus a browser version ^[2].

Free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0). ^[2]

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