Photo to vector art
Photos don't trace cleanly, but they can be stylised. This preset reduces a photo to 16 flat colour layers, giving the bold, screen-printed poster look that scales to any size.
Preset: medium detail.
How to use the photo to vector art
- 1Add an imageDrop a picture. It's traced in your browser, so nothing leaves your device.
- 2Set the colour countThis preset starts at 16 colours. Fewer colours mean cleaner, simpler paths.
- 3Download the SVGOpen it in Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma, Cricut Design Space or your laser software.
Tips for better results
- Portraits with strong side lighting give the most striking results.
- Reduce colours for a flatter, more graphic style.
Styles you can get from a photo
- 2–3 colours: bold poster and stencil looks.
- 6–8 colours: pop-art and screen-print styles.
- 16+ colours: painterly vector art with soft bands of tone.
- Portraits with dramatic, one-sided lighting give the strongest graphic shapes.
Questions
- Do I need to sign up to try it?
- No. The preview runs in your browser without an account. You only need a plan to download the result.
- Is my file private?
- Yes. Processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you save a result to your account.