JPG to SVG Converting Raster Images to Vector Graphics

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Scalable Vector Graphics — vector graphics — is completely separate from JPG. Whereas JPG stores photos as a grid of pixels, SVG encodes images as mathematical definitions of paths and colors. This means SVG files scale to every size — from a small icon to a large banner — without loss of sharpness.

Changing JPG to SVG is a technique referred to as vectorization, and it is especially useful for illustrations and simple graphics.

Prior to converting JPG to SVG, it is necessary to understand how the process works. JPG files are a bitmap image — a set grid of image pixels. SVG files are a scalable image — a set of mathematical instructions which software renders as the graphic.

Results are excellent for uncomplicated graphics with clear more info shapes and limited colors — icons, logos, symbols and flat artwork. Results are poor for complex photos with complex gradients.

For best output, Adobe Illustrator's Image Trace tool gives the most flexibility. Load the image in Illustrator, click the image, access the Image Trace settings and choose an appropriate preset.

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