Raster to Vector

What Raster to Vector is

Raster to Vector is a Windows desktop program that turns scanned drawings, maps, and other raster images into vector files for editing in CAD applications. It accepts BMP, JPG, TIF, GIF, and PNG inputs, with DXF, HPGL, EMF, WMF, and TXT output options. Tracing can create center lines and outlines, and can follow raster lines, arcs, circles, arrow lines, dashed lines, polylines, and hatches. Image controls include X and Y scaling, brightness and contrast adjustment, and adjustable tolerance. Automatic correction options restore intersections, align and join fragments, and straighten images against a reference line. The program supports drag and drop and batch processing. A free trial is available for evaluation, but documents made during the trial may only be used for testing unless the full version is purchased. One-time license prices range from 59.00 USD for a single license to $37 per license for 11–15 licenses. The company is based in Cologne, Germany, and lists email support, normally answered within two business days excluding holidays.

Who it suits

Raster to Vector suits Windows users who need to convert scanned drawings, maps, or other raster images into CAD-editable vector files. Its tracing and correction options may be useful for users processing batches or adjusting image geometry.

Limits

Trial use is for evaluation, and documents created with the trial may be used only for testing unless you purchase the full version. A single-user license covers internal use on one computer; multi-user licenses cover the number of computers authorized at purchase.

Getting started

1. Visit raster-vector.com and download the trial program.
2. Evaluate the program using trial-created documents only for testing.
3. Choose a one-time license based on the number of computers authorized for use.
4. After purchase, enter the registration code emailed to you through the trial program.

Verdict

Raster to Vector offers a broad set of tracing, correction, and batch conversion functions for Windows users preparing CAD-editable files. Check the trial document restriction and choose a license count that covers the computers you authorize.