Transforming Raster Images into Vector Formats

By DE Editors

There are a number of new features in the latest version of Vextractor, vector graphic design software by VextraSoft (Vladivostok, Russia).

The program uses several methods for transforming raster images, including charts, drawings, maps, and schemes, into vector formats. It also transforms any logotypes and other line-art images. This converter works in two basic modes: building centerlines and building outlines of the processed objects. The transformation process can be controlled by a variety of settings.

The program supports a multitude of raster graphic file formats, including BMP, GIF, TIFF/GEOTIFF, JPEG, PNG, PCX, TGA, WBMP, PPM, PBM, and PGM; as well as a number of outgoing vector formats, such as AutoCAD DXF, ArcInfo Shapefiles, MapInfo MID/MIF, Encapsulated Post Script (EPS), Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG), Windows Metafile (WMF/EMF), and ASCII Simple text format XYZ.

For design drawings, Vextractor applies recognition of various graphic elements of the image, like circles, arcs, orthogonal lines, etc. The program offers an opportunity to create a uniform grid, which can be put on the elements of your processed object. Vextractor contains a built-in advanced vector graphic editor.

Vextractor can also be used for cartographic information recognition. The program supports GIS formats such as ESRI ArcView Shape and Mapinfo MID/MIF. The program offers a coordinate binding system with an option, which allows users to save data binding coefficients to the format of GeoTIFF and world-files of ESRI ArcInfo system.

Vextractor runs under all versions of 32bit Windows. Price: $99. A demo version is available as a free download by clicking here. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.