Vector Magic Alternatives for Linux

Vector Magic is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is VTracer, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Vector Magic and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Vector Magic are potrace, AutoTrace, KVEC and PixelToPath.

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  1. VTracer icon

    VTracer

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    visioncortex VTracer is an open source software to convert raster images (like jpg & png) into vector graphics (svg). It can vectorize graphics and photographs and trace the curves to output compact vector files.

    28 VTracer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • VTracer is the most popular Linux alternative to Vector Magic.

    • VTracer is the most popular Open Source alternative to Vector Magic.

    • VTracer is Free and Open SourceVector Magic is Paid and Proprietary
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    potrace

     19 likes

    An open source command line utility that converts raster images to scalable vector graphics.

    32 potrace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about potrace as an Alternative to Vector Magic
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    Vector Magic is one of very few that handles color images. potrace only outputs black and white.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    its a program you have to install

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think potrace is a great Vector Magic alternative, some don't.

    • potrace is Free and Open SourceVector Magic is Paid and Proprietary

  4. AutoTrace

     3 likes

    The aim of the AutoTrace project is the development of a freely available application with a functionality similar to CorelTrace or Adobe Streamline.

    32 AutoTrace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    KVEC

     3 likes

    KVEC is a tool which can vectorize images using several graphic formats: WMF Windows Metafile, Enhanced Metafile, AutoCad DXF, HPGL, ART, Postscript, Adobe Illustrator AI, SVG/SVGZ (Scalable Vector Graphics), SWF, DST, HTML.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
     
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    Comments about KVEC as an Alternative to Vector Magic
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    you need a program to convert files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • KVEC is Free and ProprietaryVector Magic is Paid and Proprietary
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    PixelToPath

     1 like

    PixelToPath is a lightweight, cross-platform tool that uses Potrace to convert bitmap PNG images into precise and clean SVG vector graphics. Ideal for designers, developers, and anyone needing high-quality vectorization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Delineate

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    Delineate is a tool for converting raster images to SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) using AutoTrace or potrace. It loads images using JIU and displays results using Batik. Input formats are JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PNM, PBM, PGM, PPM, IFF, PCD, PSD, RAS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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