AutoTrace vs Avidemux
AutoTrace
github.comAvidemux
avidemux.sourceforge.netSide by side
| Figure | AutoTrace | Avidemux |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Image Vectorization Software | 7.4 (#21) | 8.2 (#4) |
| License | The program is licensed under GPL v2 or later, and the libautotrace library under LGPL v2.1 or later. | The program is available under the GNU GPL license. |
| Purpose | AutoTrace converts bitmap images to vector graphics. | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. |
| Support | The README directs users to the GitHub issue tracker and welcomes contributions. | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. |
Plans
In their own words
AutoTrace
AutoTrace converts bitmap images into vector graphics, with tracing options for outlines or centerlines. It can reduce colors and despeckle images to reduce noise, and its listed maximum color count is 256. Input formats include PNG, BMP, TGA, PNM, and GF; ImageMagick or GraphicsMagick can add JPEG, TIFF, GIF, and other formats. Outputs include SVG, EPS, PDF, AI, DXF, CGM, EMF, MIF, ER, and Fig. The project documents command-line conversion and use through the libautotrace library. It is free and listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Installation options include package managers for macOS, Linux, and FreeBSD, Windows installers, or building from source. Source builds require a C compiler and GLib 2.58 or newer; libpng and ImageMagick or GraphicsMagick are optional dependencies. The program is licensed under GPL v2 or later, while the library uses LGPL v2.1 or later. The README directs users to the issue tracker and describes the graphical frontend as inactive. Version 0.31.10 is listed as the latest release.
Avidemux
Avidemux has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.