VectorCraft: logos and icons as vector graphics, with SVG and PDF.
VectorCraft is a free drawing program for vector graphics. Logos, icons and signs come out crisp at any size, as SVG and PDF as well as images for websites.
How it helps day to day
- The logo needs to go on the company vehicleThe vector graphic scales without loss and can go to the sign maker as PDF.
- The logo only exists as a pixel imageImage tracing with 12 presets turns it into a vector graphic that you then tidy up.
- Icons are needed for the websiteDraw once, then export in several sizes as PNG, JPEG or WebP.
What is inside VectorCraft
Own format (JSON). Imports and exports SVG and PDF; exports PNG, JPEG and WebP.
- Drawing tools
- Pen, direct selection, shape booleans, snapping guides.
- Effects that stay editable
- Blends, distortions, gradient meshes, repeats, shadows and glows.
- Trace images
- Convert pixel images to vectors automatically with 12 presets.
- Export for screens
- Export several sizes at once as PNG, JPEG or WebP.
VectorCraft compared with Adobe Illustrator
VectorCraft has the basic tools of a vector program: pen, shape booleans, gradient mesh, image tracing. Exchange with Illustrator works via SVG and PDF; the vendor does not name the native .ai format.
| VectorCraft | Adobe Illustrator | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | free, also for business | €25,99 a month (annual plan billed monthly, incl. VAT) Source |
| Licence | open source (Apache 2.0) | commercial software |
| Systems | Windows, macOS, Linux, in the browser | see vendor |
| Shared files | SVG and PDF | |
| Maturity | in development, version 0.16.0 | on the market for years |
Illustrator is a trademark of Adobe Inc.. It is named for orientation only; there is no connection between Adobe Inc. and the maker of VectorCraft.
Our assessment
VectorCraft is still in development but has the most important drawing tools. It is worth testing for simple graphics and converting old logos.
Already useful for
- Simple logos, icons and signs
- Converting pixel logos to vectors
- Opening and adjusting SVG files
Better wait for now
- Print files without a check by the printer or sign maker
- Complex illustrations with many layers
- Switching your graphics work over completely
Frequently asked questions
Can I pass on my logo as SVG?
Yes, VectorCraft imports and exports SVG and PDF.
Can VectorCraft replace Illustrator?
VectorCraft is still in development but has the most important drawing tools. It is worth testing for simple graphics and converting old logos.
May I use VectorCraft commercially?
Yes. The Apache 2.0 licence allows business use without a licence fee. It does not require you to publish your own files or data. Licence notices only apply if you redistribute or modify the program itself.
What does VectorCraft cost?
Nothing. VectorCraft is open source under the Apache 2.0 licence and may also be used in a business free of charge.
How do I install it?
The vendor’s page offers installers for Windows, macOS and Linux. If you use several Craft apps, the ArtCraft Launcher installs them and keeps them up to date. In businesses with several workstations, new programs should be approved centrally; we can help with that.
Related
Sources: vendor page and source code on GitHub, accessed 25 Oct 2026. We have tested the program ourselves and rated it worth a look. We have no business relationship with the vendor.
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