100% hand-traced by expert designers

Professional Vector Tracing Service

Every anchor point placed by hand. Every curve shaped with precision. No auto-trace shortcuts—just clean, production-ready vectors.

Starting at $25. Unlimited revisions. 24-hour delivery.

10+

Years Experience

3,000+

Happy Customers

24hr

Average Turnaround

100%

Hand-Traced

Why Auto-Trace Falls Short

Automated tracing tools like Image Trace produce vectors that look okay on screen but fall apart the moment you zoom in, print, or try to edit them.

Auto-Trace Problems

Excessive Anchor Points

Auto-trace creates hundreds of unnecessary anchor points, making files bloated and impossible to edit cleanly.

Jagged Edges & Artifacts

Automated tools produce rough, pixelated edges that look unprofessional when printed or scaled up.

Color Banding & Noise

Auto-trace misinterprets anti-aliased edges and compression artifacts, creating unwanted color bands and stray shapes.

Uneditable Output

The resulting paths are so messy that modifying colors, shapes, or text is practically impossible.

Hand-Trace Advantages

Clean, Minimal Paths

Every anchor point is intentionally placed. The result is a lightweight file with smooth, editable curves.

Razor-Sharp Edges

Hand-drawn Bézier curves produce perfectly smooth edges that look crisp at any size, from favicon to billboard.

Accurate Color Layers

Colors are separated into clean, distinct layers—ready for screen printing, embroidery, or spot-color printing.

Fully Editable Files

Change colors, resize elements, modify text—our vectors are organized so you or your designer can work with them easily.

Our Painstaking Process

We don't cut corners. Every vector we deliver goes through a rigorous 5-step process to ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and production readiness.

Image Assessment

We examine your source image in detail—resolution, color count, complexity, and intended use. This lets us plan the optimal tracing approach before a single anchor point is placed.

Analyze image resolution and quality
Count colors and identify gradients
Assess complexity level for accurate pricing
Determine output format requirements

Path Construction

Using Adobe Illustrator's Pen tool, our designers manually place every anchor point and handle. Each curve is shaped by hand to precisely match the original artwork—no auto-trace shortcuts.

Manual anchor point placement for smooth curves
Bézier handle adjustment for perfect curvature
Minimal anchor points for clean, editable paths
Proper path direction for consistent rendering

Color & Layer Organization

Every color is recreated as a distinct, editable layer. We match colors precisely, organize layers logically, and ensure the file is easy to work with in any design application.

Exact color matching to original artwork
Organized layers for easy editing
Proper stacking order for overlapping elements
Color separation for print production

Quality Review & Refinement

We zoom to 400%+ and inspect every path, join, and intersection. Any rough edges, gaps, or inconsistencies are corrected. The vector is tested at multiple sizes to ensure it scales flawlessly.

Pixel-level inspection at extreme zoom
Path join and intersection cleanup
Scale testing from business card to billboard
Edge smoothness verification

Preview & Approval

You receive a preview of the completed vector for review. If anything needs adjusting, we revise it—unlimited times—until you're completely satisfied before delivering final files.

High-resolution preview sent for approval
Unlimited revisions at no extra cost
Side-by-side comparison with original
Final delivery in all vector formats

What You Receive

Every order includes all major vector formats, unlimited revisions, and files that are truly production-ready from day one.

All Vector Formats

SVG, AI, EPS, PDF, and DXF files included with every order. No extra charge for additional formats.

Unlimited Revisions

Not satisfied? We revise until it's perfect. No revision limits, no extra fees, no questions asked.

24-Hour Delivery

Most projects delivered within 24 hours. Rush options available for tight deadlines and urgent projects.

Color Separations

Organized layers with each color separated—ready for screen printing, embroidery, or spot-color workflows.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you're not completely happy with the result, we'll make it right or refund your payment.

Direct Communication

Work directly with the designer handling your project. No middlemen, no miscommunication.

Built for Every Application

Our vectors are production-ready for any medium—from business cards to billboards, screen printing to laser engraving.

Logos & Brand Marks

Your logo represents your business everywhere. Hand-traced vectors ensure it prints perfectly on business cards, signage, uniforms, and packaging.

Screen Printing & DTG

Print shops require clean vector art with proper color separations. We deliver files ready for screen printing, DTG, and heat transfer with no extra prep needed.

Engraving & CNC

Laser engraving and CNC cutting require precise vectors with proper line weights. Our files are optimized for clean cuts on wood, metal, glass, and acrylic.

Embroidery Digitizing

Clean vectors convert to better stitch files. Our organized paths and layers make the digitizing process smoother, resulting in cleaner embroidery output.

Signage & Large Format

Banners, vehicle wraps, and building signage demand vectors that scale to any size. Our files are built for perfect reproduction at 10 feet or 100 feet.

Marketing & Web

SVG files for websites, social media assets, and presentation graphics. Infinitely scalable, retina-ready, and small file sizes for fast loading.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay per project with all formats and unlimited revisions included.

Simple Logo

$25

1-3 colors, clean shapes

Detailed Logo

$45

4-6 colors, moderate detail

Complex Artwork

$65

Many colors, detailed design

Highly Complex

$100

Illustrations, fine detail

Not sure which tier? Send us your image and get an instant quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is professional vector tracing?

Professional vector tracing is the process of manually recreating a raster image (PNG, JPG, etc.) as a vector graphic using tools like the Pen tool in Adobe Illustrator. Unlike auto-trace software, a human designer carefully places every anchor point, curve, and path to produce clean, editable, and infinitely scalable artwork.

Why is hand-tracing better than auto-tracing?

Auto-trace tools generate excessive anchor points, jagged edges, and uneditable paths. Hand-tracing produces clean vectors with minimal anchor points, smooth curves, properly layered colors, and fully editable paths. The difference is immediately visible—hand-traced vectors look professional and print perfectly at any size.

How long does professional vector tracing take?

Most projects are completed within 24 hours. Complex illustrations with many colors or fine details may take up to 48 hours. Rush delivery is available for urgent projects.

What file formats do I receive?

You receive your vector in all major formats: SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), PDF (Portable Document Format), and DXF (for CNC and laser cutting). All files are production-ready.

How much does professional vector tracing cost?

Pricing starts at $25 for simple logos and ranges up to $100 for complex artwork with many colors, gradients, or fine details. Every order includes unlimited revisions and all vector file formats at no extra charge.

Can you trace low-quality or blurry images?

Yes. This is where professional hand-tracing truly shines. Our designers can interpret and recreate artwork from low-resolution, blurry, or damaged source images—something auto-trace tools simply cannot do. We reconstruct the intended design with clean paths and sharp detail.

Ready for Pixel-Perfect Vectors?

Send us your image and our designers will hand-trace it into a clean, scalable vector—guaranteed.

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