How to convert bitmap data to vector data and back? - SVG

How to convert bitmap data to vector data and back?

- At times there would be a need to transform a bitmap into a vector image.

- Outlining is known as the process to convert bitmap data to vector graphics.

- Simplest way of converting bitmap image into vector image is to place the bit map image on the background of the canvas of any drawing application.

- Manually draw over the graphics on the canvas.

- The simple form of converting vector graphics into bitmap is to take a screen capture and save the image.

- Photoshop opens some vector files and rasterizing them to convert it into bitmap file.