PNG to SVG Converter

What Does This Tool Do?

This tool converts PNG raster images to SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format by tracing the image into vector paths. Unlike simple format wrappers, this converter actually analyzes your image's colors and shapes, reduces them to a configurable number of color layers, and generates true SVG paths that scale to any size without pixelation. The result is a genuine vector file ideal for logos, icons, illustrations, and any graphic that needs to remain sharp at any resolution.

How to Convert PNG to SVG

1. Upload your PNG file — drag and drop or click to browse.
2. Adjust the color count — fewer colors produce simpler, cleaner vectors. More colors preserve finer detail.
3. Set the detail level — choose Low for fast processing, Medium for balanced results, or High for maximum fidelity.
4. Click Trace to SVG — the tracing happens entirely in your browser.
5. Compare the results — see the original image alongside the traced SVG output.
6. Download — save the SVG file to your device.

PNG vs SVG — Key Differences

PNG is a raster format that stores images as a fixed grid of pixels. When you enlarge a PNG, it becomes blurry or pixelated. SVG is a vector format that describes shapes mathematically, so it scales perfectly to any size. PNG is best for photographs and complex imagery, while SVG excels at logos, icons, illustrations, and graphics with clean shapes and limited colors. Converting PNG to SVG is especially effective for simple graphics, logos, and line art.

Tips for Best Results

The tracing works best with images that have distinct colors and clear edges. Logos, icons, pixel art, and illustrations with flat colors produce excellent SVG output. Photographs can be converted too, but the result will be a stylized, posterized vector interpretation rather than an exact reproduction. For photographic images, use fewer colors for an artistic effect or more colors for higher fidelity. Start with the default settings and adjust from there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this actual vectorization or just embedding the PNG in an SVG?

This is actual vectorization. The tool traces your image into real SVG path elements using color quantization and contour extraction. The resulting SVG contains geometric shapes, not an embedded bitmap.

Will a photograph convert well to SVG?

Photographs can be converted but the result is a posterized, stylized interpretation. For the most faithful reproduction of a photo, use a high color count and detail level. For artistic effects, try lower color counts.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. The entire tracing process happens locally in your browser using the HTML Canvas API. Your images never leave your device.