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Vector Express is a free online vector file conversion service that converts between AI, CDR, DWG, DXF, EPS, HPGL, PDF, PLT, PS, and SVG formats. It also offers an API for developers who want to automate conversions. The service is operated by Vector Express Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
What Vector Express Does
The core function is straightforward: you drop a vector file onto the site, and it converts it to another supported format. This is useful when you receive a file in a format your software cannot open, or when you need to hand off artwork in a format the recipient's tools support.
Supported formats for conversion:
| Format | Common use |
|---|---|
| AI | Adobe Illustrator artwork |
| CDR | CorelDRAW documents |
| DWG | CAD drawings |
| DXF | CAD data exchange |
| EPS | Vector graphics for print |
| HPGL | Plotter language |
| Portable documents (vector content) | |
| PLT | Plotter files |
| PS | PostScript |
| SVG | Web-friendly vector graphics |
The site states you can convert from these formats, so it functions as a cross-format converter rather than a one-way tool.
Who It Is For
- Designers who need to open or deliver files outside their usual toolchain (for example, converting a client's CDR file to SVG for web use).
- Print and CAD users working with plotter or drawing formats like PLT, HPGL, DWG, or DXF.
- Developers who want to integrate conversion into an application instead of converting files manually. The API is the relevant feature here.
The API
Vector Express offers an API alongside the web interface. The site points to a docs page for details. If you need programmatic conversion—for example, converting uploaded files automatically in a web app—the API is the part to investigate. Specific endpoints, rate limits, and authentication are not described in the available page content, so check the docs directly before building on it.
Pricing and Access
The site describes the conversion as free and links to a pricing page for more information. Because the pricing page content is not included in the available material, treat "free" as the stated headline rather than a confirmed full picture—check the pricing page if cost matters for your use case. No payment platforms are listed in the available data.
Practical Notes
- The app requires JavaScript to run, so a browser with JavaScript enabled is necessary.
- The interface is built around dropping a file onto the page, which is the primary input method described.
- The company is registered in England and Wales (company number 14231101), with a registered office in London.
If you need a quick, no-install way to move between common vector formats, Vector Express covers a wide range of them in one place. If you need guaranteed format fidelity for complex print or CAD work, test with a representative file first, since conversion between vector formats can change how paths, layers, or text are represented.