VectorView — Help (Getting Started)
A quick guide to the main features of VectorView. This is a short starter guide; a full, detailed help is coming later.
What is VectorView?
VectorView is a library app for your vector files. Instead of opening one file at a time, you import your artwork into VectorView and browse it all in one window with visual thumbnails — then preview, export, or print any file. It renders everything on your Mac; no other software is required.
VectorView is for viewing, organizing, and exporting — it doesn’t edit the artwork itself.
Supported formats
VectorView opens a wide range of vector formats, including CDR, CMX, EPS, PS, AI, PDF, SVG, WMF, DXF, Visio (VSD), and WPG, among others. Check all supported file formats.
Where to start
- Open VectorView. You’ll see your library — the main window where your imported files appear as thumbnails.
- Add some files (see below). New files show up with a preview thumbnail.
- Click a file to open its larger preview, page through it, and zoom.
- Export or print from there when you need the artwork in another form.
If your library is empty, start by adding a few files.
Adding files to your library
There are a few ways to bring files in:
- Drag and drop files (or a folder of files) from Finder onto the VectorView window.
- Add from the menu/toolbar — use the Add / Import command and choose files in the dialog.
Imported files appear in your library with a thumbnail preview, generated automatically as you browse.
Browsing and previewing
- Thumbnails: every file shows a visual preview so you can recognize artwork at a glance.
- Switch views: toggle between grid and list layouts.
- Preview a file: press Space or double-click a file to open its larger view.
- Multi-page files: page through documents that contain more than one page.
- Zoom & fit: zoom in for detail or fit the artwork to the window — rendering stays sharp because it’s vector-based.
- File info: see details like name, type, size, dimensions, and page count for the selected file.
Exporting / converting a file
Exporting is how you convert a file to another format.
- Select the file you want to convert.
- Choose Export (or press ⌘E) from the menu or toolbar.
- Pick an output format (such as PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG, or TIFF) and set options like size, resolution (DPI), and quality.
- For multi-page documents, you can export every page at once — image formats produce one file per page.
- Choose where to save, and VectorView writes the converted file(s).
Printing
- Select the file you want to print.
- Choose Print (or press ⌘P)
- The standard macOS print dialog opens — pick your printer, page range, copies, and orientation, then print.
Free vs Pro
VectorView is free to download and try, with some limits on the free tier. Upgrading to Pro removes those limits and unlocks the full feature set. See the in-app upgrade screen for what’s included and current pricing.
To restore a previous purchase (e.g. on a new Mac), use Restore Purchases on the upgrade screen.
Tips
- VectorView works entirely offline — your files never leave your Mac.
- The first time you open a large set of files, thumbnails are built in the background, so browsing stays responsive.
- Keep VectorView for your collection of mixed vector files; for opening the occasional single EPS/AI or CDR file, the focused viewers (EPSViewer Pro, CDRViewer) are also available.
Need more help?
A complete help guide with every feature is on the way. In the meantime, reach us at Contact Us Page.