The facts gathered for this page do not state a price for Scan2CAD, so none is given here. Its page describes two license options, Standard and Floating Network . Check its own page for current pricing before you decide. VectorMagik is free for everyone, though business use needs a licence .

Scan2CAD vs Vectorizer.io in 2026

Scan2CAD and Vectorizer.io compared for makers: what each does, pricing, setup, and what to check before you choose either tool.

By TexHouse · 2026-10-22

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

This comparison uses only what the sources for Scan2CAD and Vectorizer.io say, along with the approved claims for VectorMagik.

Option	What it does	Price
Scan2CAD	Says it provides an automation API using Python ^[1]	not published
Vectorizer.io	Converts raster images such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs into SVG, EPS and DXF files ^[2]	not published
VectorMagik	Traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine ^[3]	Free for everyone; business use needs a licence ^[3]

The short answer

Scan2CAD's page says it provides an automation API that uses Python ^[1]. Vectorizer.io's page says it converts raster images, such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs, into scalable vector graphics in SVG, EPS and DXF formats ^[2]. VectorMagik traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine ^[3] and can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3].

What Scan2CAD, Vectorizer.io is built for

Scan2CAD's page says it provides an automation API that uses Python ^[1]. Its page says it offers two license options, Standard and Floating Network ^[1]. Scan2CAD Business is described as including the Scan2CAD Pro benefits plus access to the Python API and business-focused licensing ^[4].

Vectorizer.io's page says it converts raster images such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs into scalable vector graphics in SVG, EPS and DXF formats ^[2]. The same source explains that vector graphics are not based on pixels but on points, lines and curves expressed mathematically ^[2].

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]. You can save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3]. A slider merges neighbouring curve pieces, and an automatic setting picks the largest merge that keeps the picture ^[3].

After converting, you can move or delete the points on a curve and round individual corners ^[3]. You can limit the result to between 1 and 64 colours ^[3]. You can click shapes to delete them, such as a background, or merge two shades into one ^[3]. It can add a sticker outline with a border, a white rim and an optional drop shadow ^[3]. You can compare the vector result with the original picture side by side, or flip between them with the B and V keys ^[3].

Pricing and fees

Scan2CAD's page describes two license options, Standard and Floating Network ^[1]. The facts gathered for this page do not give a price for Scan2CAD or for either option, so check its own page before you decide.

The facts gathered for Vectorizer.io do not state a price either, so its price is not published here.

VectorMagik is free for everyone ^[3]. Business use needs a licence, which is PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 ^[3]. If you run a business, the licence matters as much as the price.

Setting it up and printing

The facts gathered for Scan2CAD do not describe how it installs or which computers it runs on, so check its own page for those details.

Vectorizer.io's page says that if this is your first visit, clicking 'Sign In' creates a new account ^[2].

VectorMagik has downloads for Windows x64, macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and Linux x64, plus a browser version ^[3]. It installs with a Windows installer, a portable zip, a macOS zip, a Debian or Ubuntu .deb file, or a Linux tar.gz, all from GitHub releases ^[3]. A browser version uses the same engine and runs in the web browser ^[3].

None of the facts gathered here say how any of these tools works with a 3D printer, so ask that before you start.

Things to check before you choose

Ask whether you need an automation interface for Python code. Scan2CAD's page says it offers one ^[1].

Ask which file types you start with. Vectorizer.io's page names PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs as the raster images it converts ^[2].

Ask which output formats you need. VectorMagik can save SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3].

Ask whether a command-line version would suit your work. VectorMagik's command-line version does the same work without a window ^[3].

Ask whether your use needs a licence. Business use of VectorMagik needs one ^[3]. Check the price of Scan2CAD and Vectorizer.io on their own sites, because the facts here do not give one.

How to choose

If you write Python code and want to automate work from it, Scan2CAD's page says it offers an API for that ^[1]. If you want PNG, BMP or JPEG files turned into SVG, EPS or DXF, Vectorizer.io's page says it does that ^[2]. If you want to limit a result to a set number of colours, VectorMagik says it does that ^[3]. If you want a sticker outline with a border, VectorMagik says it can add one ^[3]. If you want a free tool, VectorMagik is free for everyone, with business use needing a licence ^[3].

Frequently asked questions

Is Scan2CAD free?

The facts gathered for this page do not state a price for Scan2CAD, so none is given here. Its page describes two license options, Standard and Floating Network ^[1]. Check its own page for current pricing before you decide. VectorMagik is free for everyone, though business use needs a licence ^[3].

Does Vectorizer.io convert PNG files to DXF?

Vectorizer.io's page says it converts raster images such as PNGs, BMPs and JPEGs into scalable vector graphics in SVG, EPS and DXF formats ^[2]. Its page explains that vector graphics are built from points, lines and curves expressed mathematically, not from pixels ^[2]. Test the result with one of your own files before relying on it.

Can VectorMagik export to DXF?

Yes. VectorMagik lets you save the result as SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, EMF or PNG ^[3]. It traces a picture into vector shapes using its own engine ^[3]. You can also limit the result to between 1 and 64 colours ^[3].

Does Scan2CAD have a Python API?

Yes. Scan2CAD states that it provides an automation API using Python ^[1]. Its Business plan is described as including the Pro benefits plus access to the Python API and business-focused licensing ^[4]. The facts gathered here do not say whether the API is included in other plans, so check its page for that.

Can VectorMagik run without a window?

VectorMagik has a command-line version that does the same work without a window, and it lets an AI assistant trace pictures on your computer ^[3]. A browser version uses the same engine and runs in the web browser ^[3]. Downloads are available from GitHub releases for Windows, macOS and Linux ^[3].

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

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