Trace Image

Transform photos into editable vector designs. Adjust the threshold or invert the source if needed.

by István Jakab

users
82K
likes
720
saves
14K
comments
20
FreeWorks inFigma DesignFigJam
Price
Free
Latest version
v11 · Aug 22, 2024
First published
Jan 31, 2023
Publisher
István Jakab
Features

What Trace Image does

Summarised from István Jakab's description on the Figma Community.

  • Traces images into scalable monochrome vectors

  • Editable threshold for precise control

  • Option to invert the traced image for added versatility

  • Easy-to-use interface for quick results

  • Ideal for graphic designers, illustrators, and anyone looking to convert…

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Overview

About Trace Image

Trace Image is a free Figma plugin published by István Jakab in 2023. It works in Figma Design and FigJam and has 81,513 users and 720 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #12 in SVG & Vector on our lists.

In the developer's words

  1. Traces images into scalable monochrome vectors
  2. Editable threshold for precise control
  3. Option to invert the traced image for added versatility
  4. Easy-to-use interface for quick results
  5. Ideal for graphic designers, illustrators, and anyone looking to convert images into vector graphics
Changelog

What's new

Version 11 · released Aug 22, 2024

The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.

Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Trace Image declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.

Extra permissions

None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

Rankings

Where Trace Image ranks

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FAQ

Trace Image FAQ

What does Trace Image do?

Transform photos into editable vector designs. Adjust the threshold or invert the source if needed. It's a Figma plugin by István Jakab that runs in Figma Design and FigJam.

Is Trace Image free?

Yes. Trace Image is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.

Is Trace Image safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Trace Image declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Trace Image?

Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Trace Image?

By user count, the closest alternatives are To Path, Image Tracer and Vectorize Bitmap. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for svg & vector.

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