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Jan 21 2008

VectorDesigner – Raster to Vector Conversion for the rest of us

Posted by: JT in Software

VectorDesignerLogo

I was looking at the number of Macheist bundle applications grow to 14 today, and in the process was introduced to an app I hadn’t heard of before. VectorDesigner has only be around for a little while but has taken the top developer prize at MacWorld 2008. I can definitely foresee some uses for this little number, namely filling in some gaps for another vector app that I’ve come to respect (that being
) from another bundle.

For a program that will soon be included into a 14 application for 50 dollar bundle (

) it brings some sweet functionality to the table. With this offering, you can take raster images and convert them to vector. That’s enough to get me on board.

MeFaceVector

This may not look like much (it is my face, after all), but it proves a very useful tool when converting hand drawn logos, or other artwork to a printable medium without having to manually trace. It exports EPS, TIFF, GIF, JPEG, PDF, Microsoft BMP, Photoshop, PNG, TGA, and SGI. It supports layers and CoreImage effects, and has iPhoto, Flickr, and iSight integration.

*Nitpicker Alert*
I’m not as crazy about the sketch (pen) tool, compared to Intaglio, since you can’t stop inputting points and readjust curves since the points are hidden after they are placed to avoid obscuring the path. It’s a minimal effect, but I’d prefer to have the flexibility of control over a little polish.

Still, I’m looking forward to using this little baby without the trial logos on the output. Seems like an effective and well thought out utility geared toward fast vector composition. Definitely more user friendly than Intaglio, and certainly less expensive (though not as feature rich) as Adobe Illustrator.

I advise you check it out, should you own a Mac.

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