About Tracer by Thierry
Tracer is a free Figma plugin published by Thierry in 2024. It works in Figma Design and has 27,793 users and 114 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #16 in SVG & Vector on our lists.
In the developer's words
Turn bitmap images into clean, scalable SVGs directly in Figma with Tracer! This free, open-source plugin leverages the power of Potrace (license: GPL-2.0) to vectorize your images, offering precision and flexibility for your design needs.
✨ Key Features:
•Bitmap to SVG Conversion: Easily transform raster images into vector graphics.
•No Internet Required: Works entirely offline to ensure your privacy.
•Open Source & Free: Built for the community, by the community, license: GPL-2.0,
🚀 Beta Version
Tracer is actively being developed, and your feedback is invaluable! Test it out, report any issues, and help improve the plugin. More presets and features are coming soon.
💡 Stay Updated
Follow me on Bluesky @anotherplanet.io for the latest updates and share your feedback to shape the future of Tracer!
Let’s vectorize together. 🖌️
What's new
Version 3 · released Dec 6, 2024
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Tracer 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.
Where Tracer ranks
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- 1
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- 3
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- 5
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Tracer FAQ
What does Tracer do?
Turn bitmap images into clean, scalable SVGs directly in Figma with Tracer. It's a Figma plugin by Thierry that runs in Figma Design.
Is Tracer free?
Yes. Tracer is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Tracer safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Tracer 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 Tracer?
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 Tracer?
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.
Built this plugin?
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