LightBurn vs Vectorizer.AI in 2026
LightBurn and Vectorizer.AI compared for makers making vector files from images, with VectorMagik as a third option.
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LightBurn and Vectorizer.AI are compared for makers who want vector files from pictures, and VectorMagik is set beside them as a third option. LightBurn is digital fabrication software for makers. [1] VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine. [2]
VectorMagik runs on a computer or in a browser and saves to several vector formats. [2] [2] LightBurn's page calls it software for makers. [1]
| Option | What it does | Price | Where it runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| LightBurn | Digital fabrication software for makers [1] that supports hundreds of lasers of all varieties [1] | not published; 30 day trial with no restrictions [3] | Windows 10+ and macOS 13+ [1], plus Windows 32-bit [3] |
| Vectorizer.AI | Converts PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF, and PDF vectors online [4]; also produces cleaned-up PNG pixel output [4] | not published | In the browser; no software installation [4] |
| VectorMagik | Traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine [2]; saves as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG [2] | free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0) [2] [2] | Windows x64, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux x64, plus a browser version [2] |
The short answer
LightBurn is digital fabrication software for makers. [1] Vectorizer.AI converts PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF, and PDF vectors online. [4] VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine. [2]
VectorMagik runs on a computer or in a browser and saves the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG. [2] [2] LightBurn's page describes it as software for makers. [1]
What LightBurn, Vectorizer.AI is built for
LightBurn describes itself as digital fabrication software for makers. [1] It offers a 30 day trial period with no restrictions. [3] It provides downloads for Windows 32-bit versions. [3]
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] You can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG. [2]
VectorMagik uses a tolerance slider to merge neighbouring curve pieces, and Auto picks the largest tolerance that keeps the picture. [2] A tolerance slider merges neighbouring curve pieces, and Auto picks the largest tolerance that keeps the picture. [2] You can move or delete curve nodes and round individual corners after converting. [2] You can limit the result to between 1 and 64 colours. [2] You can click shapes to delete them, such as a background, or merge two shades into one. [2] You can compare the vector with the bitmap side by side, or flip between them with the B and V keys. [2]
For cutting, it can add a die-cut sticker outline with a border, white rim and optional drop shadow. [2] A command-line version does the same work without a window and lets an AI assistant trace pictures on your computer. [2]
Pricing and fees
The facts gathered for LightBurn do not state a price, so none is given here. Its page does say the 30 day trial has no restrictions. [3] The facts gathered for Vectorizer.AI do not state a price either, so check its own page. VectorMagik says it is free for everyone, and that business use needs a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0. [2] [2] No card fee or add-on fee is published for any of the three in these sources.
Setting it up and printing
LightBurn provides downloads for Windows 32-bit versions. [3] The facts here do not say how you use LightBurn with a printer, so check its page for your machine.
VectorMagik has downloads for Windows x64, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux x64, plus a browser version. [2] It installs with a Windows installer, a portable zip, a macOS zip, a Debian/Ubuntu .deb or a Linux tar.gz, all from GitHub releases. [2] The browser version runs in the web browser using the same engine. [2]
Things to check before you choose
Ask which job you need: an image-to-vector converter, or broader maker software. The LightBurn facts here do not state a price, so confirm the price and licence on its page. [3]
Ask whether you want a tool on your own computer or one that runs in a browser. If you plan to sell the traced results or use them for a business, confirm what the licence allows, because VectorMagik ties free use to a noncommercial licence. [2]
How to choose
If you want a tool that saves to SVG, EPS, DXF, or PDF, VectorMagik says it does that. [2]
If you make with a laser, LightBurn's page describes its software as being for makers, so check what it covers. [1] If you want a tool on your computer or in the browser that edits the traced curves and colours, VectorMagik says it does that. [2] [2] If you want a free tool, VectorMagik says it is free for everyone. [2]
Frequently asked questions
Is LightBurn free?
The facts gathered for this page do not state a price for LightBurn, so none is given here. Its page says the 30 day trial period has no restrictions. [3] Check its own page for the current price before you decide. VectorMagik says it is free for everyone, with business use needing a licence. [2]
Is Vectorizer.AI free?
The facts gathered for this page do not state a price for Vectorizer.AI, so none is given here. Check its own page for the current price before you decide. VectorMagik says it is free for everyone. [2]
Does Vectorizer.AI work in a browser?
Can LightBurn export DXF files?
The facts gathered for this page do not say whether LightBurn exports DXF files, so check its own page for its export formats. [1] VectorMagik says you can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG. [2]
Does VectorMagik need to be installed?
VectorMagik has downloads for Windows x64, macOS, Linux x64, plus a browser version. [2] It installs with a Windows installer, a portable zip, a macOS zip, a Debian/Ubuntu .deb or a Linux tar.gz, all from GitHub releases. [2] The browser version runs in the web browser using the same engine, so it needs no install. [2]
Free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0). [2]
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