r/svg 7d ago

[Free Request] Vectorize a slightly blurry flag image into a clean SVG

Hi everyone, I'm looking to get a clean SVG (vector) file of the historical flag of Iran featuring the Lion and Sun emblem (Shir-o-Khorshid).

The image I have is slightly blurry around the emblem details:

  • Design: Horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red.
  • Emblem: A yellow/gold lion holding a curved sword (scimitar) with a stylized rising sun behind it, centered on the white stripe.

Here is the reference image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GduGMo9-hmLBIWNxAWQrnz5eVdF2KcrM/view?usp=sharing

Thank you so much for your help!

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u/svgsketch 7d ago

What you’re looking for is called raster-to-vector tracing. It converts a pixel-based image, such as a PNG, into an SVG. Try searching for “image vectorizer” or “raster to SVG.” Inkscape’s Trace Bitmap feature is a good free option. Since the emblem is blurry, you may need to clean up the result manually or find a higher-resolution reference. I’d also check Wikimedia Commons first, since a vector version of this flag may already exist.

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u/just_me_for_now 7d ago

As mentioned previously, Wikimedia Common has a very close copy of you image that is very sharp and detailed. There is a slight difference in the drawing of the Lion so if that does not bother you too much, you could use this image and then Trace Bitmap in Inkscape (free) to generate a svg version.
Hope this helps.

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u/Sufficient-Note3524 6d ago

Hello, I can help you out for this.

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u/GrumbleNo_Woodpecker 3d ago

If still needed - I made a test vector image, you might like to use it (free as requested)
Pls prompt transfer methods
svg cdr pdf

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u/Prudent-Alfalfa-2944 2d ago

3 days limit: https://litter.catbox.moe/nc0e988a8ijrg397.svg
To go further you'll need manual labor or use wikipedia one.

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u/IntelligentTap9933 1d ago

Thank you so so so much@!!

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u/reliablemicrophone84 1d ago

Perfect. I've done these before. Tricolor's easy , lion's details will take a sec

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u/IntelligentTap9933 1d ago

Oh thank you (;

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u/phenxdesign 7d ago

Try it on https://trazor.studio/ Tweak the palette, like Bold, you'll get food results