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title: "Vectorizer"
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description: "This page documents the Vectorizer object in Cinema 4D. It traces pixel images into spline contours — turning logos, sketches or scans into editable …"
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# Vectorizer

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page documents the **Vectorizer object** in **Cinema 4D**. It traces pixel images into spline contours — turning logos, sketches or scans into editable curves for extrusion and animation.

This object conceals a powerful **Vectorizer**. It can be used to create spline contours from pixel images.

# Example

A black and white image becomes a spline, which produces an interesting animation using a pulse spline modifier.

[Video: 2026-0_vectorizer_01_.mp4](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2026-0_vectorizer_01_.mp4)

[![Image: halvar.png](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/halvar.png)](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Scenes/2026-0_vectorizer_01_.c4d)