How to convert PNG to SVG
- Add your .PNG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .SVG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .SVG file.
What to expect
- This is vectorization, not conversion: the SVG output is an algorithm's approximation of the original PNG, not a pixel-perfect copy.
- Flat logos, icons, and simple line art trace cleanly; photographs or images with gradients and soft shadows produce unusable output.
- A higher-resolution source PNG gives the tracer more pixel data to work with and usually produces cleaner paths.
Frequently asked questions
Will the SVG look exactly like my PNG?
For a flat logo with solid colors, usually yes or very close. For a photo, no - tracing cannot reconstruct continuous-tone detail as clean vector paths.
Can I convert a photo PNG to SVG?
Technically yes, but the result is rarely useful: the tracer produces thousands of tiny color patches, making a large, uneditable file.
Why is my traced SVG larger than the original PNG?
Complex traces generate many paths and anchor points stored as XML text, which grows fast; lower the color count in trace settings or simplify paths afterward to reduce size.
Can I embed a PNG inside an SVG without tracing?
Yes - some tools wrap the
PNG in an <image> element inside an SVG container, but the image still contains raster data and will not scale without pixelation.Programs that convert PNG: Adobe Illustrator · CorelDraw Graphics Suite · Mayura Draw · Xara Page & Layout Designer · Affinity Photo for Windows · Affinity Photo · Vectr for Mac · Graphic - illustration and design for iPad
