Vector BoyVectorize images PNG>SVG

Workshop knowledge

Images become
production data.

Practical routes from photo, scan or sketch to a clean black-and-white vector shape.

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Many sources.
One clear path.

Whether you need to vectorize an image, convert PNG or JPG to SVG, prepare a plotter file or export DXF, each guide explains the right source, settings and output.

Tattoo stencil from an image

Turn a drawing or high-contrast photo into the lines needed for a clean, printable tattoo stencil.

Embroidery pattern from an image

Prepare clear shapes and spacing as a reliable basis for hand embroidery or digitising software.

Vectorize a logo

Convert a one-colour JPG, PNG or old scan into scalable closed paths without a white background.

Digitize a hand drawing

Lift pencil, ink, marker or handwriting from paper while preserving irregular strokes and original positions.

Turn an image into a plotter file

Create closed contours with no white background for vinyl, paper and textile cutting.

Create screen-printing artwork

Separate a one-colour design from its background and prepare an opaque black shape for film and exposure.

Create a stamp design

Turn lettering, a logo or drawing into a robust black shape that remains legible at small sizes.

Vector file for laser engraving

Prepare a drawing, wordmark or logo as closed contours for engraving or cutting.

Convert PNG to SVG

Turn visible pixels into real, editable Bézier paths with a transparent background.

Create a stencil from an image

Reduce a motif to clear positive or negative shapes for a knife, plotter, laser or router.

Vector Boy guide

Vector Boy step by step: load an image, adjust tonal values, inspect contours, use the lasso and export SVG, PDF, EPS or DXF.

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Convert JPG to SVG

Convert JPG locally into genuine SVG paths, control compression artefacts, remove the background and export closed Bézier curves.

Convert image to DXF

Convert an image to DXF and create closed contours for laser cutters, plotters and CAD from JPG, PNG or WEBP.

Convert WEBP to SVG

Convert WEBP to SVG, remove transparent or light backgrounds and export visible forms as genuine Bézier paths.

Convert image to EPS

Convert an image to EPS and export black forms without a white background as closed vector paths for traditional production workflows.

Convert image to vector PDF

Export an image as a vector PDF by tracing black forms locally, removing the background and storing scalable paths in a PDF.

Prepare a photo for a cutting plotter

Prepare a photo for a cutting plotter, isolate the motif, inspect closed contours and export SVG or DXF for a test cut.

Digitize a drawing on paper

Digitize a drawing on paper, capture it cleanly, separate paper texture and hand off the line as SVG, PDF or EPS.

Vectorize your own handwriting

Vectorize your own handwriting, keep the character of the line and export lettering as SVG, EPS or vector PDF for design and production.

Prepare a logo for a rubber stamp

Prepare a logo for a rubber stamp and inspect minimum strokes, counters and closed vector shapes for stamp production.

Prepare an image for laser engraving

Prepare an image for laser engraving, distinguish engraved areas from cut contours, close paths and export SVG or DXF.

Prepare a drawing for screen printing

Prepare a drawing for screen printing with opaque black shapes, open counters and a suitable vector file for film and production.

Prepare handwriting as a tattoo reference

Prepare handwriting as a tattoo reference, digitize a personal line cleanly and bring a clear reference to the tattoo consultation.

Vectorize a transparent PNG

Vectorize a transparent PNG, use its alpha channel correctly and detect white artwork without adding an artificial background.

How Vector Boy
works.

Your image stays in the browser. You control separation, inspect the shape and download only the checked result.

01Load source
Drop a photo, scan, JPG, PNG or WEBP into the workspace.
02Reveal shape
Tune black level, contrast and brightness for the relevant lines.
03Inspect contours
Compare original, result and vector, then remove marks with the lasso.
04Export correctly
Choose PDF, SVG, EPS, DXF or PNG for the next step.

Local in your browser

Your motif.
Your control.

No image file is uploaded for processing. Test against the original and export when the shape is right.

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