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GetVect

midwinter.ioCompression & format conversion

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 19 Sep 2026. How this is checked

GetVect traces PNG, JPEG, and BMP images into editable SVG, EPS, DXF, PDF, or PNG files. It provides palette, detail, smoothing, and speck-removal controls, with browser, macOS, Windows, and command-line versions that run locally.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITWebCLImacOSWindowsSelf-hosted
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91stars
14forks
12features
2026since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Converting raster images into clean, editable vector artwork without uploading files or paying for credits.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: designers, illustrators, and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: image_generation

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: DESKTOP, CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, macos, windows, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: getvect.midwinter.io · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Compression & format conversion space, GetVect takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on converting raster images into clean, editable vector artwork without uploading files or paying for credits. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for designers, illustrators, and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: GetVect is open source under the MIT license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, the command line, macOS, and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

Craig J. Midwinter builds and maintains GetVect, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 91 stars and 248 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include raster tracing, SVG export, and EPS export.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Raster tracing
  • SVG export
  • EPS export
  • DXF export
  • PDF export
  • Palette control

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
raster-to-vectorsvg-tracingoffline-design-toolimage-vectorization
AI capabilities
Image
Inference: Local

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
React
Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
BrowserCLImacOSWindowsSelf-hosted
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit 2ecb80528239 · since Aug 2026

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 91Active maintenance

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed15 Sep · 05:32 UTC
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  2. Indexed10 Sep · 14:16 UTC
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Frequently asked questions about GetVect

What does GetVect do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: GetVect focuses on converting raster images into clean, editable vector artwork without uploading files or paying for credits. It is catalogued under Compression & format conversion on PulseGate.
Who is GetVect for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: GetVect is an open-source project built for designers, illustrators, and developers.
Does GetVect have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — GetVect is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does GetVect run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: GetVect runs on the web, the command line, macOS, and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is GetVect still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 248 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to GetVect?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include GetSVG, Vecta, and VectoSolve.GetSVGVectaVectoSolve
Who makes GetVect?
GetVect is developed by Craig J. Midwinter.
How long has GetVect been around?
GetVect first shipped in 2026.

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