Turn a drawing into an SVG
Scan or photograph a pen, ink or marker drawing and this free tool traces it into an SVG, a vector file that stays sharp at any size. You also get a DXF of the outline for laser cutters and CNC machines. Use the SVG for a cutting machine, for printing, or to edit in a vector program. It runs in your browser, with no account needed.
How it works
- Scan your drawing, or take a photo of it in even light and drag the file in.
- Adjust the threshold until the lines look the way you drew them.
- Use the speck filter to remove paper dust and stray marks, and edge smoothness to calm wobbly lines.
- Download the SVG and DXF.
Tips for a clean result
Dark lines on plain white paper trace best. Draw with a black pen, marker or ink rather than pencil, or go over a pencil sketch in pen. Photograph the page flat from straight above, in even light with no shadows across it. Thin, faint lines can break up, so draw a little bolder than you think you need. Our guide to inks for painting and drawing explains which inks give a strong black, and budget drawing tablets are an option if you would rather draw digitally.
What you can do with the SVG
Cut it with a Cricut or Silhouette (see SVG for Cricut), use it as a stencil, print it at any size, or open it in a vector editor and keep working on it. To learn why the format is worth it, read SVG vs PNG.
Is it free?
Yes. Uploading a drawing, previewing the result, and downloading the SVG and DXF are free, with no account required.
Can I trace a pencil drawing?
You can, but light pencil lines often come out thin or broken. Going over the lines in black pen first gives a much cleaner result.
What about a colored drawing?
The tool has a color mode, but the result is a stylized version of the picture. Black-and-white line drawings give the cleanest, most useful SVG.
Do you keep a copy of my image?
No. Uploaded images and the traced output are held on the server for up to 30 minutes to allow processing and download, then deleted — see the Privacy Policy for details.