CleanVector

CleanVector is a web and API tool for generating coordinated icon sheets and turning raster images into editable SVG artwork. It is best suited to designers and developers who need small, consistent sets of icons or vector conversions. Its combination of editable output and monthly credits is useful, but the free plan’s single SVG download makes it a limited option for ongoing work.

Overview

CleanVector creates illustrations, icons, logos and mascots, and converts uploaded raster images into editable SVG paths with transparent backgrounds. Its icon workflow makes a sheet from one prompt, removes the background and converts the icons into vector paths. A generation pass is designed to keep proportions, stroke and palette aligned, making it a practical fit for a small, cohesive collection rather than a large library assembled all at once.

The maker recommends six to ten icons per sheet and suggests using several sheets for larger collections. Each sheet costs four credits; exporting it at a different size is free. Sets export as one SVG with each icon in its own group of paths, or as PNG. Both formats are available after editing, too.

Key features

• Prompt-based icon sheets: A single generation pass is designed to produce a coordinated set, which can reduce the style mismatch that comes from creating icons separately. The recommended sheet size keeps this workflow geared toward compact sets; a larger collection takes multiple sheets and more credits.
• Editable vector output: Raster conversion and SVG export produce editable paths, while transparent PNG is a more direct choice when vector editing is unnecessary. The Free plan’s one permanent SVG download is a meaningful constraint for anyone who needs to retain multiple sets as vectors.
• Size changes without another charge: Re-exporting a sheet at another size costs no credits, so iteration on output dimensions does not consume the generation allowance.
• Agent and API access: The MCP server supports AI agents, with setup instructions for Claude Code and Cursor. API and MCP execution require Plus or Pro, so this is not an entry-plan feature. MCP image vectorization accepts PNG, JPG or WebP files up to 5 MB.
• Commercial use and data handling: The maker allows commercial use of creations on every plan. Prompts and uploaded images are sent to fal.ai and model providers available through it; CleanVector says it does not use content to train models or sell data. Traffic is encrypted in transit with TLS, stored content is access-controlled, and account deletion requests are completed within 30 days.

Pricing

CleanVector is freemium, with paid plans starting at $5/mo. All paid prices below are monthly, and the free plan has no card requirement for its initial credits.

Free is enough to explore the browser tools and make PNG exports, but its 10 monthly credits cover only two four-credit icon sheets, and the permanent SVG allowance is just one download. Starter is the sensible step for regular browser use: it adds 150 monthly credits and removes the stated SVG restriction, with 150 image conversions also included. Plus is the threshold for API and MCP work, and suits users who need those integrations or priority processing. Pro is aimed at higher-volume use; its 1,700 credits and best price per credit favor frequent generation, while early feature access is an extra rather than a core workflow benefit. The maker says commercial use applies on every plan.

Platforms

CleanVector is available on the web and through an API. MCP server access is included with Plus and Pro; API and MCP execution require one of those plans. Support replies by email, usually within one business day.

Who it's for

CleanVector is a good fit for designers and developers who want a compact, visually coordinated icon set, editable SVG paths from raster artwork, or repeatable exports in SVG and PNG. The free tier works for trying the browser tools and exporting PNGs, while Starter fits ongoing generation and conversion without API access. Teams relying on agent workflows or programmatic processing need Plus or Pro. It is less compelling for users who need a large icon library in one pass, or frequent SVG downloads without paying.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One prompt can generate icons with shared proportions, stroke and palette, making small sets more cohesive by design.
• Pro: Editable SVG paths, transparent PNG exports and free size re-exports give users flexibility after generation.
• Pro: Commercial use is allowed on every plan, including Free.
• Con: A sheet costs four credits, and the recommended six-to-ten-icon size means larger libraries require repeated generations.
• Con: Free includes only one permanent SVG download, limiting its usefulness for recurring vector work.
• Con: API and MCP execution are reserved for Plus and Pro, so Starter does not cover an integration-based workflow.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, see our AI Icon Generators and AI Vector Generators directories.

• Appilot is worth comparing if Android or iOS access matters; its free plan includes 15 credits a month and one project, while Pro is $19.99 a month for 100 credits and three projects.
• BudgetPixel AI may suit users who want a broader image-generation toolkit: its free plan provides 300 credits a month for text-to-image, image editing and enhancement, and text- or image-to-video.
• IconsCove is another web option, with 20 signup credits and no card required.
• IconsMint may be a better fit for browsing a large existing icon collection: its free plan includes access to browse more than 100,000 icons, 30 downloads a day, and SVG and PNG formats.
• Icovela is another freemium web and API option, with 200 one-time free credits and five Photo to 3D Icon uses.
• MiniMind AI is an alternative to consider for enterprise needs.
• Imagcon offers Android, iOS, web and API access; its Starter plan is a one-time 5.00 USD purchase for 10 credits.
• CandyIcons is another web-based icon option, with one-time credit packs starting at 15.00 USD for 15 credits.

Verdict

Choose CleanVector if you need small, coordinated icon sheets or editable SVG conversions, and value commercial use across plans plus exports that can be resized without extra credits. Its free plan is a useful PNG-first trial, but the one-download SVG limit makes Starter the practical choice for ongoing vector work. Look elsewhere if you need API or MCP access below Plus, or a large icon library without generating several sheets.