PNG to SVG Converter
Convert raster images to scalable vector graphics. All processing happens in your browser — your images never leave your device.
What is PNG to SVG Conversion?
PNG to SVG conversion transforms raster images (made of pixels) into vector graphics (made of mathematical paths). This process, called image tracing, analyzes the colors and edges in your image and recreates them as scalable paths that look crisp at any size.
Why Convert Images to SVG?
Infinite Scalability: SVGs scale to any size without losing quality — perfect for logos and icons
Smaller File Sizes: Simple graphics often compress to 10-50% of the original PNG size
Editability: SVG paths can be edited in vector software like Figma, Illustrator, or Inkscape
CSS Styling: SVGs can be styled with CSS and animated with JavaScript
Best Use Cases
Works Great
- • Logos and brand marks
- • Icons and simple illustrations
- • Line art and sketches
- • Text and typography
- • Flat design graphics
Less Ideal
- • Photographs (complex colors)
- • Detailed textures
- • Gradients with many colors
- • Images with noise or artifacts
How It Works
Upload your image — drag and drop or click to browse. Supports PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP.
Choose a preset — select from optimized settings for different image types.
Fine-tune settings — adjust colors, detail level, and smoothing to taste.
Download your SVG — get a clean, optimized vector file ready for use.
Understanding the Settings
| Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
| Color Precision | Controls color depth. Higher values preserve more color detail but produce more paths. |
| Filter Speckle | Removes small noise patches. Higher values produce cleaner, simpler output. |
| Corner Threshold | Minimum angle to form a corner. Lower values create more corners, higher values produce smoother curves. |
| Curve Mode | Spline for smooth curves, Polygon for straight edges, Pixel for exact pixel outlines. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your images never leave your device, making this tool completely private and secure.
What file formats are supported?
This tool accepts PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, and WebP images. The output is always an SVG file with vector paths.
Why does my photo look blocky as an SVG?
Photographs contain millions of colors and complex gradients that don't convert well to vectors. This tool works best with simple graphics, logos, and illustrations with solid colors.
How can I get a smaller SVG file?
Increase the filter speckle value to remove small details, reduce color precision for fewer color layers, and try the Smooth preset which is optimized for smaller output files.
Is this tool free?
Yes, this PNG to SVG converter is completely free with no limits on usage. No registration or account required.
Related Tools & Resources
- Inkscape — Free, open-source vector graphics editor
- SVGOMG — SVG optimizer to further reduce file size
- MDN SVG Documentation — Learn about SVG format and capabilities