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Autotracer review

Free#14 of 26 in Image Vectorization Software

A free web converter with useful tracing controls and clear file-size limits.

7.5/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Autotracer is a browser-based service for converting raster images, including JPEG, GIF, and PNG files, into scalable vector graphics. It is aimed at people who need occasional image vectorization without installing software or creating an account. Users can upload a file or provide an image URL, then export the result in EPS, SVG, AI, or PDF format. No registration or email is required, which keeps the basic conversion process focused on the image itself.

The pricing structure is straightforward: Autotracer is free, with no paid tier described here. That makes it suitable for one-off conversions, small design tasks, and users who need access to several common vector output formats without a subscription. The web-only platform also means the service fits workflows that can send images through a browser, rather than projects requiring a dedicated desktop application or broader platform coverage.

Its controls provide more than a single automatic trace. Color reduction can be set from 1 to 256 colors, while smoothing, despeckling, and white-background exclusion help shape the conversion output. The main constraint is scale: uploads can be no larger than 6 MB, and image dimensions are capped at 5000×5000 pixels. Those limits make Autotracer a practical choice for occasional, moderate-sized conversions, but users handling larger source files or more demanding vectorization workflows should choose an alternative with higher input limits.

Autotracer pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Free browser-based raster-to-vector conversion
    • Exports EPS, SVG, AI, and PDF files
    • Offers color, smoothing, despeckling, and background controls
  • Where it doesn't
    • Uploads are limited to 6 MB
    • Images are limited to 5000×5000 pixels
    • Color reduction supports up to 256 colors

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