Freelance Designer's Guide to Fast Image Vectorization
Time is money for freelancers. Learn how to vectorize client images 10x faster and deliver better results. Practical tips for design professionals.
UX Designer & Content Strategist
Sarah brings 6 years of design experience from agencies like IDEO and Frog Design. She specializes in visual design systems and brand optimization.
The Freelancer's Time Problem
As a freelancer, you know the math:
Project budget: $500
Hours available: 10
Effective hourly rate: $50
Every hour you spend on tedious tasks like manual vectorization reduces your rate.
The True Cost of Manual Vectorization
Scenario: Client Logo Conversion
Client needs 5 PNG logos converted to SVG for their brand guide.
Manual Approach:
AI Approach (VectoSolve):
Setting Up Your Workflow
Step 1: Collect Client Assets
Gather all images that need vectorization:
Step 2: Batch Process
Upload multiple files at once to VectoSolve:
Step 3: Quick Review
Check each conversion:
Step 4: Deliver to Client
Professional delivery:
Pricing Your Vectorization Work
Option 1: Include in Project Fee
Build vectorization into your project quotes:
Option 2: Per-Item Pricing
If billing separately for conversions:
Option 3: Subscription Value
Monthly clients who need regular conversions:
Common Client Requests
"Can you convert our old logo to vector?"
Your response:
"Absolutely! I'll convert it to a clean SVG that scales perfectly for all your needs - web, print, signage, everything."
Your process:
Upload to VectoSolve, deliver in minutes.
"We need vectors for 20 product icons"
Your response:
"I can handle the full batch and ensure consistency across all icons."
Your process:
Batch upload, batch download, quick review.
"The vector from another designer isn't clean enough"
Your response:
"I'll recreate it with proper paths for professional use."
Your process:
Use original image, re-vectorize with AI for cleaner results.
Tools in Your Stack
VectoSolve
Illustrator/Figma
SVGO
Client Communication Templates
Delivery Email
"Hi [Client],
Your vector files are ready! I've converted all logos to clean SVG format that will look perfect at any size.
Included:
These can be used for:
Let me know if you need any adjustments!
Best,
[Your name]"
ROI Calculator
Monthly vectorization work: 20 images
Manual time: 20 x 30 min = 10 hours
Your hourly rate: $50
Time cost: $500
With VectoSolve:
Time: 20 x 1 min = 20 min
Tool cost: $2/month
Time saved: 9.5 hours
Money saved: $475/month
Annual savings: $5,700
Getting Started
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