Xelitan Image to SVG

If you are working with image files on a daily basis, then you probably stumbled upon the SVG file format. SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, a file format whose main advantage is related to scalability. To be more specific, this means that this vector image format is, unlike raster or raw formats, scalable aka it can be resized without any quality loss.

Needless to say, a conversion tool from raster formats to SVG could really come in handy to those who are working with image formats on a daily basis. Xelitan Image to SVG is one simple application that you can use to convert images of various raster formats to SVG format.

The application comes in two editions, one portable and one with a regular installer. Whichever you choose, a simple and clean GUI greets you, comprising a few panels that allow the quick preview of the before and after image.

A few raster image formats are supported, namely PNG, JPEG, GIF and BMP. The preview is immediately displayed in the main window, where you can proceed to configure the conversion mode (full color or black and white) and adjust the color depth, the smoothing level and two other parameters: “Sharp corners” and “Simplify”. The estimated size of the resulting SVG file is also displayed within the main window, along with the image preview.

Xelitan Image to SVG can be added to the Windows’ context menu but keep in mind that you might have to launch it with administrative privileges to do so.

Being able to change the size of an image without having it look “pixelated” is a wished-for quality of SVG files, since regular formats compromise on quality when scaled smaller or bigger. Whether we are talking about a logo or other web graphics, the SVG format is a good choice, since it allows further editing without compromising on quality.

On the downside, converting from a raster image to SVG format does not get you the colors and the detail level found in JPG pictures, for instance.