Free online PCT to SVG converter

Older Macintosh graphics stored as PCT may not open in current design or web tools. Converting them to SVG makes supported vector elements usable in SVG-compatible editors and browsers.

What the PCT format is

PCT, also called PICT, is a graphics format from classic Macintosh systems. It stores drawing instructions and can also contain bitmap images. Older Mac applications, including drawing, word-processing, and page-layout software, used it for illustrations and other graphics; PCT files are now most often encountered in archived documents and legacy projects.

What the SVG format is

SVG is an XML-based format for vector graphics. Browsers and many illustration tools can display and edit it, and vector shapes scale without the pixelation associated with enlarging a bitmap. SVG can also contain embedded raster images, so an SVG file is not necessarily entirely vector-based.

How to convert PCT to SVG

Online on 101convert.com

1. Open the PCT-to-SVG converter page on 101convert.com and upload the PCT file. Multiple files can be added for batch conversion; check the page for its per-file size limit.
2. Start the conversion.
3. Download the resulting SVG file or files. The conversion runs on the service's server with LibreOffice.

Offline with desktop software

LibreOffice Draw is a free, open-source option for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the PCT file with File → Open, then choose File → Export, select SVG as the file type, and save. If the file does not open, that LibreOffice installation may not support its particular PICT variant.

Quality and compatibility

PCT can mix vector drawing commands with bitmap content. When converted, vector elements that LibreOffice can interpret may remain editable SVG shapes, while bitmap content remains raster imagery; unsupported drawing operations or effects may be changed or lost. Check the exported file in its intended editor or browser, especially for complex illustrations and embedded images.