Vector Magic, Inc. provides vectorization software and services.

Vector Magic's flagship service is the online auto tracer available on this website. It converts bitmap (aka raster) images to vector images through an easy-to-use web interface - just upload your image and it will guide you through the process.

The conversion process as such is called tracing or vectorization and is something that has historically been done mostly by hand. An automated tool like the Vector Magic web service can make this otherwise tedious task quick and painless.

We have tried to make the site and service as easy to use as possible, with a distinct and clear user-interface, while imposing a minimum of fuss. All that is required is a reasonably modern browser, Flash Player and an image you'd like to vectorize.

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The company was founded in December 2007 by James Diebel and Jacob Norda, with funding from Charles River Ventures and several private investors: Steve Blank, Sebastian Thrun and Magnus Sandberg.

The technology behind the company was developed as part of a Stanford University Artificial Intelligence research project.

Team

James Diebel James Diebel started the research project that led to Vector Magic as a graduate student at Stanford University. He holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics, and Mathematics from University of Wisconsin, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University. James is in charge of making sure Vector Magic's customers are happy, that the desktop application is bug-free, and pointing out all the flaws in the website to Jacob.

Jacob Norda Jacob Norda joined James in the research project that led to Vector Magic while working as a Software Manager at Trimble Navigation Limited. He holds a master's degree in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering from Linkoping Institute of Technology, Sweden. Jacob is in charge of making sure the website is running smoothly and pointing out all the flaws in the desktop application to James.

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Raymond Wijngaard designed the Vector Magic logo. He's a great graphic designer that we would gladly recommend for any of your design needs, website or other. You can find his contact information on his webpage.