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Potrace

svgco.deInfrastructure🇩🇪

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 30 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Potrace converts bitmap images such as PBM, PGM, PPM, and BMP files into smooth vector graphics. It supports SVG, PDF, EPS, PostScript, DXF, GeoJSON, and other output formats, and is used by developers and designers processing scanned artwork or documents.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-2.0WebCloud-managed
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1.0kstars
154forks
8features
2021since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Converting raster bitmap images into scalable vector graphics without jagged edges.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: designers, developers, and users processing scanned bitmap images

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

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

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-2.0 · platforms: MOBILE, DESKTOP, CLI · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: svgco.de · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Potrace is a CLI tools & terminal project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on converting raster bitmap images into scalable vector graphics without jagged edges. Inferred · not functionally tested: Potrace is an open-source project aimed at designers, developers, and users processing scanned bitmap images. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

It is developed by Peter Selinger (Germany), and it first shipped in 2021. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 1k stars and 8 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are bitmap tracing, SVG output, and PDF output.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Bitmap tracing
  • SVG output
  • PDF output
  • EPS output
  • DXF output
  • GeoJSON output

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
bitmap-tracingvectorizationsvg-conversionraster-to-vector

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 1.0kActive maintenance

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 18:23 UTC
    Potrace seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about Potrace

What does Potrace do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Potrace focuses on converting raster bitmap images into scalable vector graphics without jagged edges. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is Potrace for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Potrace is an open-source project built for designers, developers, and users processing scanned bitmap images.
Is Potrace free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Potrace is free to use.
What platforms does Potrace run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Potrace runs on the web.
Is Potrace still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 8 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Potrace?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ImageSVG, SVGConverter, and SVGCode.ImageSVGSVGConverterSVGCode
Who makes Potrace?
Potrace is developed by Peter Selinger, based in Germany.
How long has Potrace been around?
Potrace first shipped in 2021.

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