Can Mathematica convert bitmaps to vectors?

Question

I know that in Mathematica doesn't seem to support vector graphics for 3D ploting, e.g. exporting-2d-projection-of-3d-graph-in-svg-form. But as far as I know, some paid software can achieve this. For example, vectormagic.

What is the principle behind this, and Can Mathematica emulate their algorithms to achieve this? One feasible approach seems to be path-tracing.

  Show[Graphics3D[{Opacity[0.3], FaceForm[Blue], 
           PolyhedronData["SmallRhombicuboctahedron", "Faces"]}], 
         Boxed -> False]

For example, I want to convert the polyhedron above into a vector graphic. Taking a step back, are there any free software options to achieve this?

Edit: Thanks to Stephen Luttrell for reminding me of the function ImageGraphics.

Although I gave it a try, there are some minor details that are not quite satisfactory, such as jagged edges. Maybe I missed some options.

@eldo Thanks. I know this; but when we import it in SVG-format, the image still appears blurry when enlarged, indicating it's not a true vector graphic. — licheng, Oct 11 '23 at 09:27
This is a response to your title "Can Mathematica convert bitmaps to vectors?". Maybe ImageGraphics[<image>] will do what you want. — Stephen Luttrell, Oct 11 '23 at 09:35
Well. While there are some minor details that are not entirely satisfactory (see the changes later), overall it's okay. — licheng, Oct 11 '23 at 12:06
While this is specifically for text, it does convert well into SVG: Converting an Unicode's image into polygon data for an SVG. I also had to ask someone because I had the same problem getting a nice, real SVG. — Teg Louis, Oct 11 '23 at 21:24

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