Ras2Vec

Raster To Vector is a free software tool for Windows that helps you turn bitmap images into vectors.

The software takes 1 bit per pixel starting from BMP or TIFF images and is able to convert to HPGL, DXF, EMF or TXT files.

Ras2Vec is released with full source code under a GPL license.

Raster To Vector

Raster To Vector is a software tool for Windows to convert bitmaps images to vector files.

Raster To Vector accepts various file formats: BMP, JPG, TIF, GIF, PNG, PCX, TGA, RLE, JPE, J2K, JAS, JBG, MNG and more that can be converted into one of the following formats: DXF, HPGL, EMF, WMF and others. Final images can be vectorized in color, grayscale or black and white.

A single license for Raster To Vector is priced at $99. A free trial is available.

CR8tracer

CR8tracer is a Windows tool that you can use to convert bitmaps to vector images.

Based on Potrace, CR8tracer allows you to load a bitmap image and convert it to one of the following formats: PS, EPS, SVG or GFS. You can also choose the output color and crop the final vector image.

CR8tracer is free to use.

AlgoLab Photo Vector

Algolab Photo Vector is a Windows-only software tool aimed to CAD / CAM professionals that will help you convert raster images to vectors.

You just open a BMP or JPG image that you want to convert and the software will vectorize all blurred lines, reduce the number of colors and eliminate all blank or white spots to have a perfectly-detailed vector image. Anyway, if you are not satisfied with the results obtained, you can always manually fine-tune the conversion process.

Algolab Photo Vector is priced at $58 for a one-time license. A free trial is available.

VectorQuick

VectorQuick is a human-operated bitmap to vector converter service that you can use to redraw your BMP, JPg and GIF images into high-quality vector images. VectorQuick is only available for US customers.

You just upload your image (either downloaded from the web, scanned or photographed), describe which kind of redrawing type you need (see below) and place your order either using your credit card or PayPal.

Within 24 hours your image file will be converted to one of the supported files (EPS, PDF or AI) and emailed to you.

VectorQuick has three pricing levels depending on the type of redrawing that you need: Basic ($10), Moderate ($15) and Detailed ($+20).