What is Vectorization?

Vectorization is the process of converting a raster image into a vector line by having a computer program "trace" the image and automatically create vector lines. Most programs that can work with vector lines have methods for doing this automatically, however they all function differently and some images will work better in one program over others. Generally speaking, black and white images are the easiest to vectorized, as all the program has to do is draw a line along the border between any black and white pixels. Images with more complex color schemes can still be vectorized; however you will have to tell the program more information about how to determine where the lines are drawn. Read more