TECHNICAL_GUIDE
Vectorization for Textiles
Rotary Screen Engraving and RIP-Compatible SVG Generation
Rotary screen printing and laser engraving systems require vector files. Sapphire Vector Engine converts raster patterns to industrial-quality SVG.
Why Vector is Required?
Rotary Screen Printing
Engraving machines follow vector paths. Cannot process pixel data.
Unlimited Scaling
Vector can be enlarged to any size without quality loss.
RIP Compatibility
Print RIP systems require flat SVG (no filters, no effects).
Color Separation
Each color can be extracted as separate layer (spot color separation).
Sapphire Vector Engine™ V3
AlgorithmShape-First Quantization + Cell-Collapse Tessellation
SSIM Target≥ 0.85 (Industrial threshold)
ΔE00 Color Diff< 3.0 (Acceptable)
SVG SubsetRIP-safe (no filters, no raster, no effects)
Max Colors256 spot color support
RIP-Compatible SVG Subset
Allowed
- <svg>
- <g>
- <path>
- <rect>
- <circle>
- <ellipse>
- <polygon>
Forbidden
- <filter>
- <feBlur>
- <image> (raster)
- Transparency
- Gradients
- Drop shadows
Vectorization Workflow
1
Upload Raster
Upload PNG, TIFF or JPEG
2
Color Analysis
Automatic color separation and count
3
Shape Detection
Edge detection and shape creation
4
Tessellation
Cell-Collapse optimized mesh
5
SVG Export
Export as RIP-safe subset
Use Cases
Rotary screen textile printing
Laser engraving systems
Flatbed digital printing
Screen printing (silk screen)
Transfer print templates
Technical Specifications
- Input: PNG, TIFF, JPEG (8-bit RGB)
- Output: SVG 1.1 (RIP-subset)
- Max Size: 10,000 × 10,000px input
- Processing Time: 10-60 seconds
- Credit Cost: 5 credits/file
Vectorize Your Pattern
Convert your raster files to print-ready SVG.
Start Vectorization