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WinTopo
Biggleswade, England, UK
What it is
WinTopo converts TIF, JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP files, as well as scanned images, into vector files for CAD, GIS, and CNC applications. Its One-Touch Vectorisation performs raster-to-vector conversion in one click, and documented exports include DXF, SHP, PDF, MIF, ARC, DI, WMF, EMF, ASC, and WTX. WinTopo Pro adds image processing tools, batch conversion, and more advanced vectorisation algorithms and options. Pro also supports georeferencing, can extract coordinate information from GeoTIFF images, and includes manual vector digitising and editing over the raster image. The Pro trial allows access to all features, but an unlicensed copy saves only a sample of the vector result. WinTopo Freeware is completely free and unrestricted for small conversion volumes. The first Pro license costs £200 once and activates saving, printing, and exporting on one computer; an additional license costs £150 once for one specific computer. WinTopo runs on Windows 7 or higher, according to the maker. Freeware is 32-bit and works on either 32-bit or 64-bit systems; Pro installs a version matching the computer's architecture.
For and against
For
- One-click raster-to-vector conversion
- Exports to ten documented formats
- Pro includes batch conversion and image processing
- Freeware is unrestricted for small volumes
Against
- Windows 7 or higher is required
- Unlicensed Pro trial saves only a sample
- Each Pro license applies to one computer
The verdict
WinTopo combines a free option for small conversion volumes with Pro tools for more extensive vectorisation and editing. Check the trial's save restriction and the single-computer license terms before relying on Pro output.
Who it suits
WinTopo may suit Windows users converting raster images for CAD, GIS, or CNC work, especially those needing batch conversion or georeferencing. The free version is described for small conversion volumes.
Plans and prices
WinTopo Freeware
completely free · unrestricted · small-volume raster-to-vector conversion
Read 15 Oct 2026 · wintopo.com
WinTopo Pro additional license
one license required for each additional computer
Read 15 Oct 2026 · wintopo.com
WinTopo Pro first license
activates one specific computer · license required for full save, print and export
Read 15 Oct 2026 · wintopo.com
WinTopo Pro — Additional License
Each license is for one specific computer
Read 8 Oct 2026 · wintopo.com
WinTopo Pro — 1st License
Activates Save, Print and Export on one specific computer
Read 8 Oct 2026 · wintopo.com
On the record
- API and SDK
- The published developer-oriented documentation describes command-line switches but does not present a web API, SDK or programming library.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Architecture
- WinTopo Pro installs a 64-bit version on 64-bit computers and a 32-bit version on 32-bit computers; Freeware is 32-bit and runs on either.wintopo.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Batch conversion
- WinTopo Pro supports unattended processing of multiple raster files through command-line operation.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Command-line extensibility
- The Pro command-line interface is explicitly described as usable by third-party developers to incorporate WinTopo processing into their applications.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- The maker gives its address as 12a-18a Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8AX, UK.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company incorporation
- A UK company-information listing records SoftSoft Limited as incorporated on 25 June 1999 and active.companiesintheuk.co.uk · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The maker identifies itself as SoftSoft Ltd, registered in England under company number 3796496.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size classification
- The same company listing classifies SoftSoft Limited as a private micro company.companiesintheuk.co.uk · read 15 Oct 2026
- Customer claim
- The maker says WinTopo Pro customers include NASA, Microsoft, MIT, British Telecom, BAE Systems, Motorola, EDS and US Department of Defence branches.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Digitising and editing
- The manual covers drawing and editing polylines, moving or inserting vertices, joining polylines, deleting vectors and snap modes.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- WinTopo provides an online help manual, contextual help, preview images and an email support team.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Download data use
- The download page says submitted name, company, and email details will only be used with respect to the software.wintopo.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- DXF behavior
- DXF export uses POLYLINE entities, with Pro offering choices for polyline arcs or separate ARC entities.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Documented vector outputs include DXF, SHP, PDF, MIF, ARC, DI, WMF, EMF, ASC and WTX.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Georeferencing
- WinTopo Pro can map raster pixels to vector coordinates using control points and can use up to 200 points.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent feature coverage
- Softpedia lists importing SHP, ARC and WTX, zooming, cropping, erasing, thinning, edge detection, undo, resizing, rotation, brightness, gamma, contrast, printing and clipboard copy.softpedia.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent version record
- Clubic lists version 1.76 with an update date of 8 June 2026 and Windows as the operating system.clubic.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Input formats
- The product accepts TIF, GIF, JPG, PNG and BMP images.wintopo.com · read 15 Oct 2026
