The short answer
Vector art conversion starts at $15 for a simple design. More complex artwork — multiple colors, fine detail, photorealistic source images — is priced with a custom quote once we've seen the file. Turnaround on standard conversions is 3-5 hours, the same as digitizing.
What counts as "simple" vs. "complex"
A simple conversion is typically a single logo or wordmark with clean lines and a small number of colors — the kind of file that converts cleanly from a raster image (JPG, PNG) into scalable vector formats without much manual tracing. Complex conversions involve fine detail, gradients, photographic source material, or artwork that needs significant manual cleanup to look right at any size.
What you get back
Converted files are delivered in AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, CDR, and transparent PNG — the formats screen printers, sign shops, and apparel decorators actually need, so you're not stuck converting again for a different vendor's software.
Why vector conversion matters before you print
A logo saved as a JPG or PNG is a fixed grid of pixels — enlarge it past its native size and it gets blurry or blocky. Vector files are built from mathematical paths, so they scale from a business card to a billboard without losing quality. If you're screen printing, engraving, or producing large-format signage from a raster logo, converting to vector first is what keeps the output sharp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a simple vs. complex vector conversion?
Simple conversions are typically single logos with clean lines and few colors, priced at $15. Complex conversions — detailed, multi-color, or photographic artwork — are quoted individually.
What file formats do I get back?
AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, CDR, and transparent PNG, so you can hand the file to any print or sign vendor without needing to reconvert it.
How is this different from color separation?
Vector conversion turns raster artwork into scalable vector paths. Color separation breaks that artwork into individual color layers for screen printing. Many jobs need both — see our color separation guide for details.