Scan2CAD vs Vectorizer.AI in 2026

Scan2CAD and Vectorizer.AI compared for makers who need image-to-vector conversion: what each does, pricing, setup, and what to check before you pick one.

By TexHouse · 2026-10-19

TexHouse is published by the makers of LunarWerx 3D Print, Vector3D and MeshyDL, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Vectorizer.AI produces SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vector output. ^[1] VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes and saves the result in DXF among other formats. ^[2] ^[2]

Option	What it does	Price	Where it runs
Scan2CAD	Converts raster images to vectors with object recognition and OCR; offers a Python API ^[3] ^[3]	not published	not published
Vectorizer.AI	Converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images to SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vectors in the browser ^[1]	not published	In a web browser ^[1]
VectorMagik	Traces pictures into vector shapes and exports SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[2] ^[2]	Free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0) ^[2]	Windows x64, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux x64, plus a browser version ^[2]

The short answer

Vectorizer.AI produces SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vector output. ^[1] It runs in the browser with no software installation. ^[1]

VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine and saves the result as DXF among seven formats. ^[2] ^[2] The three serve the same broad job, turning a picture into a vector file, but each one's sources describe different strengths and limits.

What Scan2CAD, Vectorizer.AI is built for

Scan2CAD's page says it offers two license options. ^[3]

Vectorizer.AI produces SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF vector output. ^[1] No software installation is required because everything runs in the browser. ^[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] You can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG. ^[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]

It can add a die-cut sticker outline with a border, white rim and optional drop shadow. ^[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 B and V keys. ^[2]

A command-line version does the same work without a window and lets an AI assistant trace pictures on your computer. ^[2] A version runs in the web browser using the same engine. ^[2]

Pricing and fees

| Option | Price | |---|---| | Scan2CAD | not published | | Vectorizer.AI | not published | | VectorMagik | free for everyone; business use needs a licence (PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0) ^[2] |

The Scan2CAD facts given here do not state a price, so check its own page. The Vectorizer.AI facts given here do not state a price either, so check its own page. VectorMagik says its price is free for everyone, with business use needing a licence under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0. ^[2] No card fee or add-on fee is published for any of these tools in these sources.

Setting it up and printing

Vectorizer.AI runs in the browser with no software installation. ^[1]

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 or Ubuntu .deb or a Linux tar.gz, all from GitHub releases. ^[2] A version also runs in the web browser using the same engine. ^[2]

For your DXF workflow, VectorMagik saves the result as DXF among seven formats. ^[2] Vectorizer.AI produces DXF vector output. ^[1] Scan2CAD's page does not state its supported export formats in the facts gathered here, so check its page if you need DXF output.

Things to check before you choose

Ask which job you need done: automated conversion with OCR and object recognition, or simple browser-based tracing, or desktop tracing with node editing and sticker output. Check which computer you use, since VectorMagik lists Windows, macOS and Linux downloads plus a browser version. ^[2]

Ask what the price is for Scan2CAD and Vectorizer.AI, because neither is published in these sources. Ask whether your image fits the limits stated by the tool you choose.

If you want to keep images private, check what each tool says about retention and deletion of your uploads before you decide. If you need a Python API for automation, check whether the tool you are considering offers one.

How to choose

If you need object recognition and OCR, check Scan2CAD's own page for how it describes them.

If you want browser-based conversion with no install, Vectorizer.AI runs in the browser. ^[1]

If you want to trace a picture and save it as DXF, VectorMagik does that. ^[2] ^[2] If you want node editing, a colour limiter or a sticker cut outline, it has those. ^[2] ^[2] ^[2] If you want a tool with a published price claim, VectorMagik says its price is free for everyone. ^[2]

Frequently asked questions

Is Scan2CAD free to use?

The facts gathered for this page do not state a price for Scan2CAD, so none is given here. Its page mentions two license options: Standard and Floating Network. ^[3] Check its own page for the current price before you decide.

Does Vectorizer.AI need to be installed?

Vectorizer.AI says no software installation is required because everything runs directly in the browser. ^[1] It also produces cleaned up PNG pixel output. ^[1]

Does VectorMagik export DXF files?

VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine and saves the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG. ^[2] ^[2] It also lets you move or delete curve nodes and round corners after converting. ^[2]

What image sizes does Vectorizer.AI accept?

Check its own page for pixel and file-size limits before you upload a large image. It supports full 32-bit ARGB input. ^[1] It also produces cleaned up PNG pixel output. ^[1] Check its own page for how long it keeps uploaded images and when it deletes them.

Can Scan2CAD run automated conversions?

The facts gathered for this page do not say whether Scan2CAD can run automated conversions, so this page does not claim it can. Check Scan2CAD's own page for any automation option, what it requires, and how it is licensed before you decide. If you need repeated conversions, count how many images you expect to process each month and compare that with what the tool's own pages describe.

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

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