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  • 20) HiJaak
    Graphics utility that comes with the ability to improve the quality of converted graphics through its raster, vector and 3D engines. Price: USD $89.95 (Standard), $119.95 (Pro)
    http://www.hallogram.com/hijaakpro/












  • 19) Imagaro Z
    Imagaro Z is an auto tracing and typeface identification application. It's available for Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 and Windows 98 or higher. The program creates vector graphics from bitmap files or scanned objects. Price: USD $690
    http://graphicalsystemsusa.com/t-imagaro_z.aspx












  • 18) potrace
    potrace is a utility for tracing a bitmap, which means transforming a bitmap into a smooth, scalable image. The input is a bitmap (PBM, PGM, PPM, or BMP format), and the default output is an encapsulated PostScript file (EPS). A typical use is to create EPS files from scanned data, such as company or university logos and handwritten notes. The resulting image is smooth instead of "jaggy" like a bitmap. Then, it can be rendered at any resolution. Its output formats include EPS, PostScript, PDF, SVG (scalable vector graphics), Xfig, Gimppath, and PGM (for easy antialiasing). Additional backends might be added in the future. This is open source (free) software distributed under the GNU GPL terms. Price: Open source (free)
    http://potrace.sourceforge.net/












  • 17) R2V Raster to Vector Conversion Toolkit
    This software converts architect, mechanical and various technical drawings, maps and other types of line artwork including black and white graphics for books and journals from raster to vector formats. This means that a paper drawing can be scanned, line artwork automatically recognized and represented in a vector format that you can import to your CAD or drawing program. The company also has AlgoLab Photo Vector, which converts images into a vector image. Price: USD $99 (R2V), $58 (Photo Vector)
    http://www.algolab.com/r2v.htm












  • 16) Acme TraceArt
    TraceART is a professional raster-to-vector conversion program. It lets you quickly convert uneditable scanned paper drawings into accurate vector files for editing in any CAD program. It saves the converted file as an industry standard DXF file (Data Exchange Format) that any CAD program supporting this format can read. TraceART is a direct replacement for traditional tracing and digitizing. Price: USD $79.50
    http://www.freefirestudio.com/traceart.htm







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Part 1:
Introduction
Vector Magic
Scan2CAD
Inkscape
Part 2:
Boris Red 4
LineTracer
LogoSpruce
Raster to Vector
Xara Xtreme
Part 3:
Real-DRAW
Convert Bitmaps to Vector Art in a Flash
Trix TracTrix
Segmation
Sythetik Studio Artist
Part 4:
WinTopo Freeware
R2V
VPHybridCAD
Canvas X
MagicTracer
Part 5:
Tracing in CorelDRAW
Autotracing tips
Turn a bitmap into line art or stencil with Photoshop CS
Convert bitmap to vector - Asylum FAQ
Xara Bitmap Tracer
Part 6:
HiJaak
Imagaro Z
potrace
R2V Raster to Vector Conversion Toolkit
Acme TraceArt
Part 7:
Turning bitmaps into vector graphics with Flash
ImpressionX
How do the Trace Bitmap Settings in Macromedia Flash Work?
EasyTrace PRO
AutoTrace - converts bitmap to vector graphics
Part 8:
Traceline
Vextractor
Silhouette
Freehand Autotrace for Beginners
Vector Eye - The easiest way to convert images to line art
Part 9:
RasterVect - Raster to Vector Conversion
TraceIt Bitmap Tracer
CorelDRAW
Illustrator How-To: Turn Bitmap Images into Vector Art
Illustrator CS2 Tracing tutorials
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