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Convertio vs Vector Magic in 2026

Convertio and Vector Magic compared for getting vector shapes from pictures, against VectorMagik: what each does, price, setup, and what to check.

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Convertio and Vector Magic compared for getting vector shapes out of pictures: what each does, price, setup, and what to check before you pick one.

Convertio is a browser service that changes files between formats, and its page says standard conversions are free. [1] Its conversions run in the cloud. [2] Files up to 1 GB are covered before you sign up. [1] Vector Magic turns JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF pictures into SVG, EPS and PDF vectors online, and its desktop edition adds AI and DXF output. [3] [3] VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine, and a browser version runs on the same engine. [4] [4]

The two rivals both offer a browser route, and among the three only Vector Magic names a desktop edition that outputs AI and DXF. [3] The three can be seen as different ways to get vector shapes, and which one fits depends on price, where it runs and the formats you need.

OptionWhat it doesPriceWhere it runs
ConvertioBrowser file-conversion service whose standard conversions are free [1]Standard conversions free [1]Browser, all platforms [2]
Vector MagicTraces JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF pictures to SVG, EPS and PDF online [3]Online Edition $9.95 per month, billed monthly [5]Browser-based, no software to install [3]
VectorMagikTraces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine [4]Free for everyone; business use needs a licence [4]Windows x64, macOS, Linux x64, browser [4]

The short answer

Convertio is a browser service that changes files between formats, and its page says standard conversions are free. [1] Its conversions run in the cloud. [2] Files up to 1 GB are covered before you sign up. [1] Vector Magic turns JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF pictures into SVG, EPS and PDF vectors online, and its desktop edition adds AI and DXF output. [3] [3] VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine. [4]

Both rivals offer a browser route, and among the three only Vector Magic names a desktop edition that outputs AI and DXF. [3] The three can be seen as different ways to get vector shapes, and which one fits depends on price, where it runs and the formats you need.

What Convertio, Vector Magic is built for

Convertio's page says it works in a browser on all platforms. [2] Its conversions take place in the cloud, so none of the work uses the computer it runs on. [2] Standard conversions are free, and files up to 1 GB are covered before you sign up. [1] [1]

Vector Magic's page says it converts JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF bitmap images to true SVG, EPS and PDF vectors online by uploading them, with no software to install. [3] The desktop edition also produces AI and DXF output. [3] The Online Edition costs $9.95 per month, billed monthly, with unlimited use and the option to cancel anytime. [5]

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. [4] You can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG. [4]

A tolerance slider merges neighbouring curve pieces, and Auto picks the largest tolerance that keeps the picture. [4] You can move or delete curve nodes and round individual corners after converting. [4] You can limit the result to between 1 and 64 colours. [4] It can add a die-cut sticker outline with a border, white rim and optional drop shadow. [4] You can click shapes to delete them, such as a background, or merge two shades into one. [4] You can compare the vector with the bitmap side by side, or flip between them with B and V keys. [4]

Downloads exist for Windows x64, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux x64, plus a browser version. [4] A command-line version does the same work without a window and lets an AI assistant trace pictures on your computer. [4]

Pricing and fees

| Option | Price | |---|---| | Convertio | Standard conversions free [1]; full service price not published | | Vector Magic | Online Edition $9.95 per month, billed monthly [5] | | VectorMagik | Free for everyone; business use needs a licence [4] |

The Convertio facts here state only that standard conversions are free and that files up to 1 GB are covered before you sign up, so the price of its full service is not published. [1] [1] Vector Magic's Online Edition costs $9.95 per month. [5] VectorMagik says it is free for everyone, and business use needs a licence. [4] No card fee or add-on fee is published for any of these tools in the sources given.

Setting it up and printing

Convertio runs in a browser on all platforms, so nothing needs to be installed and its conversions happen in the cloud. [2] Vector Magic's online edition needs no software to install, and its desktop edition is a stand-alone application. [3] [3]

VectorMagik installs with a Windows installer, a portable zip, a macOS zip, a Debian/Ubuntu .deb or a Linux tar.gz. [4] A version runs in the web browser using the same engine. [4] The desktop downloads and the browser run use the same tracing engine, so the way the picture is traced stays the same either way. [4]

Things to check before you choose

Ask which formats you need out of the tool. Vector Magic's desktop edition names AI and DXF, [3] while its online edition names SVG, EPS and PDF. [3] Ask what the full Convertio price is, because the facts here state only that standard conversions are free and cover files up to 1 GB. [1] [1]

Ask whether a desktop app matters to you, since only Vector Magic names a desktop edition among the three. [3] Ask what licence you need for your work, because VectorMagik requires a licence for business use. [4]

How to choose

If you want free standard conversions in a browser, Convertio's page says standard conversions are free. [1] If you want JPG, PNG, BMP or GIF pictures turned into SVG, EPS or PDF vectors online, Vector Magic's page says it does that. [3] If you want DXF or AI output, Vector Magic's desktop edition names both. [3]

If you want to save the result in several formats, VectorMagik names SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF and PNG. [4] If you want to edit the vector after converting, its claims say you can move or delete curve nodes. [4] If you want a free tool, VectorMagik says it is free for everyone. [4]

Frequently asked questions

Is Convertio free?

Convertio's page says standard conversions are free. [1] It also says files up to 1 GB are covered before you sign up. [1] The facts gathered here state no price for its paid service, so check its own page for that. For comparison, VectorMagik says it is free for everyone, with business use needing a licence. [4]

Does Vector Magic output DXF or AI files?

Vector Magic's desktop edition also produces AI and DXF output. [3] Its online edition converts JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF pictures to SVG, EPS and PDF. [3] The facts here name only those formats for the online version, so check its page for others. VectorMagik names SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF and PNG as its export formats. [4]

What does VectorMagik cost?

VectorMagik says it is free for everyone, and business use needs a licence. [4] It is licensed under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0. [4] For comparison, Convertio says its standard conversions are free, [1] and Vector Magic's Online Edition costs $9.95 per month. [5]

Do these tools need installing?

Convertio works in a browser on all platforms, so nothing is installed. [2] Vector Magic's online edition needs no software to install, [3] and its desktop edition is a stand-alone application. [3] VectorMagik runs in the web browser, and desktop downloads exist for Windows, macOS and Linux. [4]

Which picture formats can Vector Magic take?

Vector Magic converts JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF bitmap images to SVG, EPS and PDF vectors online. [3] The desktop edition also produces AI and DXF. [3] The facts here list only those incoming formats, so check its page if you use another. Convertio runs in a browser and its standard conversions are free. [1]

Free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0). [4]

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Sources

  1. Convertio, convertio.co/jpg-dxf, read 2026-10-10
  2. Convertio, convertio.co, read 2026-10-10
  3. Vector Magic, vectormagic.com, read 2026-10-07
  4. VectorMagik's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  5. Vector Magic, vectormagic.com/pricing, read 2026-10-07

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