SVG GeneratorAbout Ideogram Vector 1.0
SVG vectors from a prompt or a picture, with clean lettering.
Call it with the model name ideogram/vector-1/edit on POST /jobs/createTask, from $0.132.
Introduction
Image to SVG takes a bitmap and gives back a vector file. Send a logo screenshot, an icon PNG or a photo and receive an SVG you can scale, recolour and edit.
Key features
Paths you can edit
The output is built from path elements and gradients, with no embedded image. Each colour area is its own shape.
Two detail settings
Detailed follows the source closely. Simple merges small regions, which suits stylised looks and lighter files.
No prompt
The picture is the whole request; the vector keeps its proportions.
Request parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
detail_level | No | detailed keeps finer shapes; simple merges them into fewer, larger shapes. Both cost the same. detailed · simple · Default: detailed |
image_url | Yes | The picture to start from. |
Pricing
Prices are in USD. The API uses a separate USD balance. Website credits cannot be used or transferred to it, and API funds cannot be transferred to website credits. When a task is accepted, we reserve the maximum quoted amount from your API balance. On completion, we charge for actual usage, never more than the hold, and release the remainder. If the task fails, the hold is released.
| Option | USD per image |
|---|---|
| Standard | $0.132 |
Send the same request body to POST /jobs/quote to see the estimated and maximum USD charge before running. A quote does not run the task or charge your balance.
Use cases
Low-resolution logos
Turn a small PNG logo into a vector for signage, print and merchandise.
Icon sets
Convert bitmap icons into SVG so they stay sharp in apps and on websites.
Prompt guide & pro tips
Feed a clean source
Use the largest, sharpest version you have, ideally on a plain background. Compression artefacts become extra shapes.
Pick simple for stylised art
If the detailed result has too many tiny shapes, run simple for broader regions and a smaller file.
Expect big files from photos
A full photo can produce thousands of paths and a file of 1–2 MB; icons are usually a few kilobytes.
API quick start
Call the Ideogram Vector 1.0 API in three steps
- Create an API key. Sign in to PopNow and create a key in the API console. Keys start with sk-popnow-. API calls use your separate USD balance.
- Send the request. POST /jobs/createTask with model ideogram/vector-1/edit and an input object that follows the parameter table. The response returns a task ID straight away.
- Get the result. Poll GET /jobs/recordInfo with the task ID, or pass a callBackUrl and we post the result to it. Download the output links when the task succeeds.
# 1. Create the task. Keep the Idempotency-Key if you retry after a network error.
export IDEMPOTENCY_KEY="$(uuidgen)"
curl -X POST https://api.popnow.ai/api/v1/jobs/createTask \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $POPNOW_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Idempotency-Key: $IDEMPOTENCY_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "ideogram/vector-1/edit",
"input": {
"image_url": "https://media.popnow.ai/influencer/examples/marco.webp",
"detail_level": "detailed"
}
}'
# 2. Copy data.taskId from the response, then poll until state is succeeded, failed, canceled or expired.
TASK_ID="TASK_ID_FROM_RESPONSE"
curl "https://api.popnow.ai/api/v1/jobs/recordInfo?taskId=$TASK_ID" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $POPNOW_API_KEY"Replace the prompt and any links with your own. The API tab has the response, polling and callback reference.
Ideogram Vector 1.0 API questions
How much does the Ideogram Vector 1.0 API cost?
Ideogram Vector 1.0 starts at $0.132 per image with Image to SVG, its cheapest task. The API uses a separate USD balance. Website credits cannot be used or transferred to it, and API funds cannot be transferred to website credits. When a task is accepted, we reserve the maximum quoted amount from your API balance. On completion, we charge for actual usage, never more than the hold, and release the remainder. If the task fails, the hold is released.
What is the model name for Ideogram Vector 1.0 in the API?
Put ideogram/vector-1/edit for Image to SVG; ideogram/vector-1/text-to-image for SVG Generator in the model field of POST /jobs/createTask.
Is the result a real vector or a picture wrapped in SVG?
A real vector. Every file in our tests contained only path, gradient and stop elements, with no embedded image. We also check each output on delivery and reject any SVG that wraps a bitmap.
Which detail level should I use for a logo?
Start with detailed. For a flat icon both settings gave us the identical file; the difference shows on photos and busy artwork, where simple merges small shapes into larger blocks and roughly halves the file size.
What do the reference images do?
They steer style and composition, and the first image counts most. Up to five can be attached, each up to 10 MB. You do not need to name them in the prompt.
Can I upload SVG, PDF or AI files to trace?
No. Tracing takes JPEG, PNG or WebP up to 50 MB. To clean up an existing vector, open it in an editor instead.
What are the limits of the Ideogram Vector 1.0 API?
Largest upload: 50 MB. Requests outside these limits are rejected before anything is charged.
Can I try Ideogram Vector 1.0 without writing code?
Run Ideogram Vector 1.0 in the Playground with your API USD balance, without an API key. Each run appears in your developer history with its matching code.
More about Ideogram Vector 1.0
- Endpoints
- Ideogram Vector 1.0 · SVG Generator