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SVG Converter – Convert Scalable Vector Graphics

Convert SVG vectors to PNG or JPG at any resolution. Rasterize scalable graphics for universal use.

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What is SVG?

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML-based vector image format for web graphics. Unlike JPG or PNG which store images as pixels, SVG describes shapes mathematically—meaning graphics scale to any size without losing quality.

A logo as SVG looks equally sharp on a phone screen or a billboard. This makes SVG the standard for logos, icons, illustrations, and any graphics that need to work across different sizes and resolutions.

SVG is supported by all modern web browsers and has become essential for responsive web design, where graphics must adapt to countless screen sizes.

Why Convert SVG Files?

SVG's power comes with some limitations:

  • Not all software supports SVG – Many apps and platforms only accept JPG/PNG
  • Email compatibility – Email clients often can't display SVG images
  • Social media uploads – Platforms typically require raster formats
  • Print workflows – Some print systems prefer PDF or raster formats
  • Complex SVGs render slowly – Very detailed SVGs can lag in browsers
  • Need raster for editing – Pixel-based editing requires PNG/JPG export

Converting SVG to PNG or JPG creates universally compatible images at your chosen resolution.

Convert SVG to Other Formats

SVG to PNG

The most common conversion. PNG preserves transparency and provides crisp edges. Choose your output resolution—the vector scales perfectly to any size. Ideal for web graphics, app icons, and presentations.

SVG to JPG

Creates smaller files than PNG when transparency isn't needed. Good for photographs or images where file size matters. Background becomes solid (usually white).

SVG to PDF

Preserves vector quality for printing and professional documents. PDF maintains scalability while being universally viewable. Best for logos going to print.

SVG to ICO

Create Windows icons from vector graphics. SVG scales perfectly to all icon sizes needed (16, 32, 48, 256 pixels).

SVG to EPS

For legacy print workflows that require EPS format. Preserves vector editability for design software.

Convert Images to SVG

Converting raster images (PNG, JPG) to vector (SVG) is called tracing:

PNG to SVG

Works best with simple graphics—logos, icons, line art. The conversion traces shapes and creates vector paths. Complex photos produce huge, impractical SVG files.

JPG to SVG

Same tracing process as PNG. Best for simple graphics with distinct shapes and colors. Photos don't vectorize well—you get millions of tiny shapes instead of clean vectors.

Important Limitations

Auto-tracing produces approximations, not exact replicas. For professional results with complex images, manual tracing in Illustrator or Inkscape is recommended. Our converter works well for simple logos and graphics.

SVG Technical Specifications

  • Full name: Scalable Vector Graphics
  • Developer: W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
  • Current version: SVG 2 (2016)
  • File extension: .svg, .svgz (compressed)
  • MIME type: image/svg+xml
  • Type: Vector graphics (XML-based)
  • Transparency: Full support
  • Animation: Supported (SMIL and CSS)
  • Interactivity: JavaScript can manipulate SVG elements

SVG Compatibility

Full SVG Support

  • All modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer
  • Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
  • Modern operating systems (viewing)

Limited or No SVG Support

  • Email clients (convert to PNG for email)
  • Microsoft Office (older versions)
  • Social media platforms (convert to PNG/JPG)
  • Many mobile apps
  • Internet Explorer (partial support)

How to Convert SVG Files

  1. Upload your SVG or image – For SVG to raster: upload your .svg file. For image to SVG: upload PNG or JPG.
  2. Choose output format and size – For raster output, specify dimensions. The vector scales to any size perfectly.
  3. Download your converted file – Get PNG/JPG at your chosen resolution, or SVG traced from your image.

SVG to PNG/JPG conversion is instant. Image to SVG tracing may take a moment for complex graphics.

SVG for Web Development

SVG has become essential for modern web design:

  • Responsive logos – One file works from favicon to hero image
  • Icon systems – SVG sprites and symbols for efficient icon delivery
  • Animations – CSS and JavaScript can animate SVG elements
  • Accessibility – SVG elements can include titles and descriptions
  • Performance – Small, simple SVGs load faster than equivalent PNG
  • Retina displays – Always crisp regardless of pixel density

For web graphics, SVG is almost always the right choice for logos, icons, and illustrations.

Pro Tip

When exporting SVG to PNG for web use, export at 2x your display size for crisp appearance on retina/high-DPI displays. A logo displayed at 200px should be exported at 400px, then sized via CSS.

Common Mistake

Auto-tracing photographs and expecting usable SVG output. Photo tracing creates millions of tiny shapes, resulting in huge files that defeat SVG's purpose. Reserve tracing for simple graphics with clear edges.

Best For

Logos, icons, illustrations, charts, maps, and any graphic that needs to scale to different sizes. SVG is essential for responsive web design where graphics must work across devices.

Not Recommended

Photographs or highly detailed images with gradients and millions of colors. These should remain as JPG/PNG. Also avoid for email—convert to PNG for email compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a vector format that describes images using mathematical shapes instead of pixels. This means SVG images scale to any size—tiny or huge—without losing quality. It's the web standard for logos and icons.

Upload your SVG file, choose PNG as output, select your desired dimensions, and download. The vector scales perfectly to any size, producing a crisp PNG at your chosen resolution.

Yes, through auto-tracing, but with limitations. Simple graphics with clear shapes convert well. Complex photos produce impractical results with millions of tiny shapes. For professional photo-to-vector work, manual tracing is recommended.

Most email clients don't support SVG for security reasons (SVG can contain scripts). Convert to PNG for email use—it's universally supported and preserves your image quality.

For logos, icons, and graphics: yes—SVG scales infinitely and often has smaller file sizes. For photos or complex images: no—PNG/JPG are better suited. Use SVG for graphics, raster for photos.

It depends on use. For web: 1x size minimum, 2x for retina displays. For print: 300 DPI at final printed size. SVG's advantage is you can export at any resolution from the same source.

Yes. SVG fully supports transparency. When converting SVG to PNG, transparency is preserved. When converting to JPG, transparent areas become a solid color (usually white).

Usually because it was auto-traced from a complex raster image, creating thousands of paths. Or it contains embedded raster images instead of true vectors. True vector SVGs from design software are typically small.

Converting to PNG creates a raster image that loses SVG's editability. Keep the original SVG for editing. PNG can only be edited pixel-by-pixel, not as vector shapes.

All modern browsers fully support SVG. Only Internet Explorer had issues, and it's discontinued. For web projects, SVG is safe to use with essentially 100% support.

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