From Sketch to Vector in Seconds
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Draw. Capture. Make.


Shaper Trace is a drawing toolkit that allows you to turn any sketch or drawing into a vector graphic by simply taking a picture.

From Sketch to Vector in Seconds

Limitless Possibilities

Vinyl Crafts

Cut your designs into paper, cardstock, tissue paper, reflective material, thermal transfer material and much more.

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Paper Crafts

Ideal for scrapbooking, card making, and other creative paper projects.

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Hand Lettering

Digitize your hand lettering for flawless, repeatable designs in signs, posters, and gifts.

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Stencils & Shapes

Design intricate stencils and unique shapes with ease, perfect for painting and airbrushing projects.

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Centerline or Outline

Trace finds the Centerline of your sketch, providing a clean line that’s optimized for working with laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC machines and more.

Trace Application


Along with the Trace Frame, you’ll have access to the Trace web application — no subscription required. Unlike a traditional scanning process, Trace allows you to capture your drawing at any angle without needing to be directly over the image.

Instant Conversion from your Phone

Trace removes distortion and preserves scale.

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No subscription!

Access the webapp from any browser on your phone or tablet with a front-facing camera.

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Sketch your way

Trace works best with any dark pen and light paper

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Compatability

Origin

Files save in the Trace App are immediately available on Origin.

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Laser Cutter

Go from hand drawing to stamp making, coasters, and more.

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Vinyl Cutter

Trace an object, or hand draw your own, for a unique, cuttable path on your Cricut or Silhouette.

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Design Program

Turn a simple doodle into a motif for print, t-shirts, and more. Design on the fly more accurately than using a traditional scanner.

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CNC

Use your hand drawings as a profile for wooden toys to cut out on your CNC machine.

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A drawing toolkit for the maker, fabricator, or designer. Includes the Trace Frame, Artist Pen, and unlimited access to the Trace App.

$99.00

Excl. tax, plus shipping


Includes the Trace frame, an Artist Pen and unlimited access to the Trace app as well as the Trace Case with space for the complete Trace toolkit and an A4 notepad.


Perfect for on the go!

$130.00 $138.00

Excl. tax, free shipping

Frequently Asked Questions

No! Trace is a one-time purchase. The kit includes the Trace Frame, an artist pen that we selected, and access to the Trace Application. There's no monthly or recurring charged needed.

Yes! Trace creates an SVG file compatible with most digital fabrication machines. Including popular ones like: Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, X-tool, and many, many more. Oh, and of course Shaper Origin too!

The Trace Frame is 338mm X 248mm with a usable capture area inside the frame measuring 263mm X 173mm.

You can use Trace with any Apple or Android device with a rear-facing camera and access the app from any modern web browser.

Yes. Included with each Trace kit is a one-time activation code to access the Trace application with your Shaper account. Once activated, you’ll have unlimited access, no additional subscription required.

No. The Trace activation code included with each Trace kit is valid for only one account. You can, however log in to the same account across multiple devices to use with a shared Trace Frame.

Go to trace.shapertools.com to launch the Trace application. If it's your first visit, you'll be prompted to either log in or create an account.