vector format to raster format

[Jeremy]

Hey all,

Looking for a combination of a vector drawing program, a vector 
graphics file format, and a converter to (any) raster format.  In other 
words, I want to draw in vector graphics, and then automatically render 
to .xpm as approprite for the graphics display I'm running on.

At the moment the lead candidate seems to be any 3D modellor format.  
I'd love to use the SVG format, but converters seem to be a bit light 
on the ground.

TIA

Jeremy