VTracer Spline Mode — Smooth Gradients

Photo to SVG —
Vector Art from Any Photograph

VectorKit uses VTracer's spline-based colour tracing to convert photographs into smooth, gradient-rich SVG art. Unlike Potrace-style converters, spline tracing captures smooth curves and colour transitions from real photos.

Convert a Photo to SVG → Try Hybrid Mode →

Two Photo Vectorization Modes

Choose based on how you want the output to look.

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Photo Mode (VTracer)

Pure spline-based multi-colour tracing. Captures gradient transitions and rich colour depth. Best for portraits, landscapes, and anything with smooth tonal variation.

Hybrid Mode (VTracer + Potrace)

VTracer colour rendering clipped by a crisp Potrace silhouette outline. Best for subjects with sharp edges against a background — product shots, isolated portraits.

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Background Removal First

Remove the background before converting to SVG for a cleaner result — especially useful for product photos or portrait shots where the subject is the focus.

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Speckle & Smoothness Controls

Adjust speckle suppression to remove noise, and curve smoothness to control how tightly the splines follow the original colours. Preview updates in real time.

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Your Photos Stay Private

No photo is ever uploaded. All conversion happens in your browser using Rust compiled to WebAssembly. Zero server, zero storage.

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Refine After Converting

Use the Refine tab to recolour paths, merge layers, remove unwanted details, or adjust fill colours before exporting.

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