Convert image to vector and download SVG online

Convert an image to vector online and export the SVG for free with Vector Inks online SVG editor.

Step 1: Getting started

Open the Vector Ink web app, click open to open the file explorer and select the desired photo from your device.

Step 2: Select the image

Upon importing your photo, you’ll be taken into the canvas.

At this point you need to click on the photo to select it.

Step 3: Convert image to vector

With the image selected, you should see an image icon appear at the top of the toolbar on the right.

Click on the image icon, then click Trace Image. At this point, the vector trace will appear on top of the image. Next we’ll hide the image and export the vector.

Step 4: Hide the image

You can hide the simply by…

1. Opening the later panel.
2. Double click on the preview image in layer 1 to show the objects under that layer.
3. Click the eye icon next to the image (Raster) to hide/show the image.

Export the SVG

Click the menu button at the top left of the screen to open the menu.

The scroll down until you see the import/export option.

Click export to export the entire document as an SVG or click Export Selection to export only what is select.

Conclusion

There you have it. Vector Ink provides an easy and convenient solution for converting image to vector and exporting the SVG online for free no matter the device you are using. If you are using a phone you’ll notice the buttons on the right having been moved to the bottom but the icons and functionality is all the same so feel free to use what ever device you like.