Vectorize logo
There are several ways to vectorize a logo. In this article we try to indicate as well as possible how you can do this.
Vectorize logo in Illustrator
Open the logo in Adobe Illustrator. Sign the logo manually. This means that you cover every shape in the logo and fill it with a colour. Watch the animation below for a simple explanation.
Benefits
- The result is excellent (we also use Illustrator).
- You can customize the logo.
- You can save the logo in the three most common vector file formats: AI, EPS and PDF.
Disadvantages
- It takes (a lot of) time to draw a logo.
- You first have to learn to work with Illustrator before you can trace a logo.
- Adobe Illustrator costs money.
Vectorise logo for a fixed price
Don’t you have time to vectorize yourself? Then have a specialist, such as ViaVector, do it for you. For the vectorisation of logos we work with a fixed price. Click here for more information.
Vectorize logo in Photoshop
It is not possible to vectorize a file properly in Photoshop. For this you really need Adobe Illustrator. This is because Photoshop is a pixel based program. Illustrator is a vector based program.
Vectorise logo online
Online you can find websites that can vectorize your logo.

Original logo versus logo vectorizing online (Vector Magic)
Disadvantages
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- Not always a good result. As you can see from the logo above, the logo is not neatly vectorized.
- You have to create an account.
- You have to subscribe for one month.
Advantages
- Hurry.
Free offer
For logos we have a fixed price. Look here for more info.