Web site converts photos to vectors

Thanks to Rob Webber for this one!
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Stanford University hosts this site, which makes vector art from pixel art:

This site converts bitmap images to vector art - it's an online auto-tracer.

Just upload your image and we will vectorize it for you.


They're claiming a higher rate of shape accuracy and color identification than Adobe's and Corel's tools.
Granted that you can misuse any tool you care to compare with a few quick settings, I'd want to actually test this - but frankly I thought this software category was dead and buried, and I'm glad to see the Smart Guys giving each other some competition.
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Stanford link