Convert PNG to SVG using python

svg png converter wand
marco picture marco · Jul 15, 2015 · Viewed 20.9k times · Source

Is there way to convert a png file into SVG file using only pure python or a python module such as wand?

To be more precise, I want to convert a png into a real vector graphics, I don't want to embed a bitmap inside the svg, I want to convert into graphics code.

I know this is possible with Illustrator or Inkscape, but I need an automated process.

Thank you !

Answer

Paul LeBeau picture Paul LeBeau · Jul 15, 2015

You will need to run an external program to do the image tracing. A popular program is potrace. It is what Inkscape uses to perform the task.

There are some python bindings for it:

https://pypi.python.org/pypi/pypotrace

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