Vextractor is a vectorizer program for transforming raster images into vector formats by building centerlines and outlines. This tool could be used for the vectorizing of charts, drawings, maps and schemes for input to CAD or GIS systems. You can also vectorize photo, logotypes and other line art images for use in Vector Graphic Design software.
Main features of Vextractor:
- Create centerlines and outlines;
- Recognize arcs and circles;
- Recognize ortholines;
- Built-in vector editor;
- Polylines smoothing;
- Spline contours;
- Smart trace method for passing polylines crossings;
- Input raster formats: BMP, GIF, TIFF, GeoTIFF, JPEG, PCX, TGA, PNG, RAS, PBM, PGM, PPM, WBMP, ICO;
- Noise filtration;
- TWAIN32-compatible scanner support;
- Output format for vector information: DXF, DXB, WMF, EMF, ArcView Shapefiles, MapInfo MID/MIF, ASCII XYZ, Scalable Vector Graphic - SVG, Encapsulated PostScript - EPS, Adobe Illustrator - AI, ILDA Image Data Transfer Format;
- Coordinate referencing;
- Input Z-values (elevation).
This software is a shareware. You will be able to download and test Vextractor during a certain period of time, then, if it does what you need, you will have to acquire the full version from Vextractor publisher. The Vextractor 3.97 free trial version contains an installer and an uninstaller, and has a size of 4147 Kilobytes.
For additional information and support request, please contact directly Vextractor publisher.

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