Vector graphics at this point in time are very popular because of the perceived value that they have and of course the real value that they have amongst people that enjoy graphic design. Vector data formats are also useful amongst people managing geographic information systems because it allows them to use the approach of points, lines and polygons in order to create the ultimate end result that their boss might want. So, all in all, vector is a format that is very much loved around the electronic and online world and one of the reasons that people have a love-hate relationship with vector is that all of the programs capable of creating vector images cost an exorbitant amount of money.

Not AutoTrace for Windows, however. It is a program that is useful in the conversion of bitmap raster images to the vector graphics that we all know and love. AutoTrace is also completely free to use and the author of the software (Martin Weber) specifically states that AutoTrace is going to remain free to use because the goal of the project initially was to create a free option to combat the large prices that people have to pay for vector creation software at the current moment in time.

Martin has certainly shaken things up with this program and more information about it can be found at http://autotrace.sourceforge.net/

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