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How to convert PNG to SVG
Vectorizing a PNG to SVG traces the pixel boundaries in your image and approximates them as smooth vector paths. The resulting SVG is resolution-independent: it looks sharp at any zoom level, from a small icon to a billboard. This is the key reason designers want SVG versions of their logos, icons, and illustrations. The tracing runs in your browser using a WebAssembly-compiled autotracer, so your image never leaves your device.
The success of PNG to SVG conversion depends heavily on the source content. PNGs with clean, hard edges and limited colors (logos, flat illustrations, line art) vectorize into accurate, editable paths. PNGs with gradients, anti-aliasing, or photographic content produce complex, unusable SVG files that are larger than the original PNG and still look pixelated. If your PNG is a photograph, SVG is the wrong target format. If it is a logo or icon, it is exactly right.
Upload your PNG
Drop a .png file. For best results, use a high-resolution PNG with a transparent or white background and clean, high-contrast edges.
Adjust tracing settings
Set the number of colors (2-32), path smoothing, and threshold for edge detection. For two-color logos, use 2 colors and high smoothing.
Preview the vector output
Check the SVG preview. Zoom in to assess edge quality. Re-adjust settings if paths look jagged or if important details are missing.
Download the SVG
Save the .svg file. It can be edited in Inkscape, Illustrator, or Figma and embedded directly in HTML.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PNG and SVG?
PNG is a raster format (pixels in a grid) with a fixed resolution. SVG is a vector format (mathematical paths) that scales to any size without pixelation. SVG is also smaller for simple graphics; PNG is smaller for photos.
Why does my logo PNG not trace cleanly to SVG?
JPEG-saved or compressed PNGs have compression artifacts that the tracer picks up as false edges. Also, anti-aliased edges in the PNG create blurry color gradients that produce many extra paths. Use a clean, sharp PNG without anti-aliasing for the cleanest trace.
Can I edit the SVG paths after conversion?
Yes. The SVG is made of standard path elements. Open in Inkscape or Illustrator to adjust shapes, merge paths, and change colors.
What color count should I use for a black-and-white logo?
2 colors. This traces the image as binary (black or white) and produces the simplest, cleanest paths.
Will a transparent PNG background be preserved in the SVG?
Yes. The transparent areas are not traced, and the SVG background is transparent by default, matching the PNG source.