To prevent the issues that might come up during vectorization, reaConverter’s latest edition offers several ways to customize the raster-to-vector conversion process. Opting for an outline or centerline algorithm and ignoring raster data when the input vector includes mixed vector-raster content are among the available possibilities.

In addition, this powerful converter now also lets you customize the Precision of the vectorization process. This means you can decide on the number of elements used in the polyline that will render objects in the output vector. The lower the precision percentage, the less elements will be used. For example, if your input image is a circle and you choose a Precision level of only 10% or 25%, the output rendering will be a polygon with a varying number of elements.

Install reaConverter

Load raster images

Add one or more raster images you intend to convert into vectors. reaConverter can read over 640 different formats, including all kind of rasters and many more.

You can add them one by one, add entire folders or use the Advanced file select option, which lets you pick batches of images according to size and extension.

Raster to vector conversion settings

Go to the Menu button and click Saving settings → Raster to vector conversion

Here you can set the Precision level of the output vector image as a percentage from the input raster.

Save the result

In the Saving settings tab, opt for saving your vectors. You can conveniently choose a local folder or save directly in a storage cloud.

Last but not least, choose the output vector extension from the Convert to area. reaConverter can write into 6 Adobe vector formats, but supports many other types of vectors as well.

Then simply press Start and wait for your new vectors to be ready!

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Advanced users can use our command line tool or DLL to vectorize raster images in manual, automated or scheduled mode. You are welcome to contact our technical support when you have any questions about reaConverter.

DWG is a proprietary format of Autocad — one of the most widely used pieces of software in the architecture, engineering and design industry. DXF is its interchange variant, meant to ease transfer, print and interoperability with other software. Converting to DWG or DXF greatly increases the amount of editing options, allowing you to handle the image using lines, points, curves and layers. And now the process no longer requires a computer-aided design program installed on your computer, but the fast and user-friendly reaConverter.

Install reaConverter

Load Raster Images

Load one or more raster files you intend to convert. From BMP, PNG and JPG to GIF and TIF, reaConverter supports an impressive number of input formats. Pick the files manually, add entire folders or add selected extensions automatically, using the Advanced file select tool.

Set Default Units

Go to the Menu button and then to Saving settings → Raster to vector conversion

Here you can pick the vectorization algorithm you intend to use and set the default unit for the output DWG/DXF files: millimeters, inches or pixels.

Apply Image Editing

Optionally, you can use the Edit images tab to increase vectorization quality with one or more options.

For example, you can turn your images into Black&White and Remove Black&White Noise. This two options can dramatically increase vectorization quality.

Save the Result

In the Saving options tab, choose the location and format of the output files. reaConverter lets you save either locally, in the source folder or another desired location. Next, pick DWG or DXF from the buttons placed in the lower part of the window. In case you don’t see them there, click the Plus button and you will see a list with all output formats supported by reaConverter.

Choose your format from the list and then simply press Start

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Command Line Tool and DLL

Developers can include this feature when creating a customized solutions by operating it via command-line, using the following code line:

cons_rcp.exe -s "source_file.png" -o "output_file.dwg" -dxf_dwg_units 1

Where

-dxf_dwg_units = DXF/DWG units (1 - mm, 2 - inches, 3 - pixels (scale = 1))

You are welcome to contact our technical support when you have any questions about reaConverter.

JPEG is the most popular format for storing and sharing decent quality images or uploading them online. But in case you want to process a JPG file via a computer-aided design program such as AutoCAD, you will need to vectorize it. Or, in other words, turn it from a raster file made up of pixels — into a vector file made up of points, lines and curves.

Vectorizing a JPG picture into an AutoCAD DXF drawing can be done in no more than a few clicks using reaConverter’s latest edition.

Install reaConverter

How does it work?

Start reaConverter and load one or more JPEG images you intend to convert. Drag-and-drop them or add them manually.

Go to the Menu button, click Saving settings → Additional saving settings and then the Raster to vector tab. Here you can choose the vectorization algorithm which is most suitable for your image. Centerline is recommended in the case of drawings, whereas outline works better in the case of images or clipart pictures.

Next, decide where the DXFs will be saved by clicking the Saving settings tab. Pick the format and location of the output files.

In case a DXF button is not among the ones placed at the bottom of reaConverter’s main window, click the Plus button and find it in the list of available formats.

Then simply press Start and your newly converted DXF files will be ready in a few moments.

Video Tutorial

Advanced users can handle JPG to DXF vectorization using command line interface or DLL in manual, automated or scheduled mode. You are welcome to contact our technical support when you have any questions about reaConverter.