In computer graphics, vectorization refers to the process of converting raster graphics into vector graphics.

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Unlike the opposite process rasterization, vectorization is not well defined, meaning there is not a single correct answer. Many different algorithms exist, and each gives different results. This is because vector representations are more abstract than pixels.

A photograph in JPEG format, 25 KB

The photograph at left vectorized with RaveGrid, 1.64 MB

Same photograph vectorized with AutoTrace in the Delineate GUI, 677 KB

Same photograph vectorized with Inkscape's "Trace Bitmap" function, 1.05 MB

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