Vecta

What Vecta is

Vecta is a browser-based SVG editor and diagramming tool for making drawings collaboratively. It provides measurement controls in pixels, millimeters, centimeters, and inches, and zoom up to 6400%. Shape editing operations include fragment, union, difference, intersect, join, and trim. The editor imports JPG, PNG, GIF, and SVG images; the home page also lists DWG, VSD, and VSS imports. Drawings can be exported at 96, 180, or 300 dpi, with SVG and PDF export available. Teams can collaborate in real time, manage access at team, folder, and drawing levels, and share drawings through email or a generated link. Slack and Google Drive integrations are listed in the help center. JavaScript plugins can automate drawing tasks, and developer API documentation covers editor functions, plugins, and drawing objects. The Beta plan costs nothing and includes all features and functionalities during beta. The pricing page describes a planned move to freemium with paid subscriptions after beta, without listing paid prices. Users retain copyright to the drawings and graphic materials they create. Vecta provides a help center, release notes, videos, and a Siemens community forum. Its privacy notice describes physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data.

Who it suits

Vecta suits people creating SVG drawings or diagrams who want precise measurement controls and a browser-based editor. Teams that need real-time collaboration, access controls, or plugins for drawing automation may also find its features relevant.

Limits

The Beta plan is free and includes all features during beta. The pricing page says paid subscriptions are planned after beta but lists no paid prices.

Getting started

1. Visit the Vecta website and open the browser-based editor.
2. Use the Beta plan, listed as free.
3. Import an image or supported drawing file.
4. Set measurement units and use the shape editing tools as needed.
5. Invite collaborators or share a drawing by email or generated link.
6. Consult the help center, videos, or developer API documentation for guidance.

Verdict

Vecta is a fit for diagramming and SVG work that benefits from precise controls, real-time teamwork, and plugin support. Consider the beta timing when choosing it, since the pricing page describes paid subscriptions after beta but gives no paid prices.