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Convert png to svg

Convert PNG to SVG

PNG image to SVG format conversion

Convert PNG files online

We don’t have a dedicated online converter for PNG to SVG yet, but you can convert PNG files online to these and more formats:

PNG ICO PNG AVIF PNG MD PNG JPG PNG BMP PNG DOCX PNG HTML PNG WEBP

How to convert png to svg file

A PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a raster image format that stores image data as a grid of individual pixels. In contrast, an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a vector format that uses mathematical formulas to describe shapes, making it scalable without losing quality.

The image must be "traced" or converted into vector paths to convert PNG to SVG, which requires specialized software.

PNG to SVG conversion methods

Windows PC

  • Using Inkscape (free, open-source):
    1. Open your PNG file in Inkscape.
    2. Select the image, then go to Path ► Trace bitmap.
    3. Adjust settings as needed to get the best trace.
    4. Save as SVG by going to File ► Save as, and select "SVG" from the dropdown.
  • Adobe Illustrator (paid):
    1. Import the PNG file.
    2. Use the Image trace feature in the toolbar.
    3. Adjust settings, then save as SVG.
  • You can also use other software like CorelDRAW! to trace any image in vector file format.

Convert PNG to SVG on macOS

  • Using Inkscape (also available for Mac, with the same steps as above).
  • Adobe Illustrator (Mac version follows the same steps as Windows).

Convert PNG to SVG on iOS

  • Vectornator (free):
    1. Import the PNG.
    2. Use the Auto Trace tool to convert the PNG into an SVG.
    3. Export the file as SVG.

Convert PNG to SVG on Android

  • Vector Ink (free):
    1. Load the PNG file.
    2. Use vectorization tools to trace the image.
    3. Export as SVG.

PNG to SVG on Linux

  • Inkscape (Linux version available with the same process as Windows):
    1. Open the PNG in Inkscape.
    2. Use the Trace bitmap feature under the Path menu.
    3. Save the traced image as an SVG.

Online conversion tools (all platforms)

  • Online Convert (onlineconvert.com)
  • Convertio (convertio.co)
  • Vector Magic (vectormagic.com)

These websites allow you to upload a PNG image and convert it to SVG without installing software.

You can convert your PNG image to a scalable vector graphic format using these tools.

PNG vs SVG: format comparison

How the PNG and SVG formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the PNG and SVG file formats
Property .PNG Portable Network Graphics .SVG Scalable Vector Graphics
Compression Lossless Uncompressed
Transparency Yes Yes
Animation No Yes
Layers No Yes
Color depth True color with alpha (32-bit) True color with alpha (32-bit)
Metadata support Extensive Extensive
Opens in a web browser Yes, natively Yes, natively
Typical file size Small Small
Open standard Yes Yes
Best used for Web publishing Graphics and illustrations
Introduced 1996 1999
Developer PNG Development Group W3C
MIME type image/png image/svg+xml
Open PNG file Open SVG file

Suggested software and links: png to svg converters

Adobe Capture icon

Adobe Capture

Transform your photos to vectors on your mobile device.
Adobe Illustrator icon

Adobe Illustrator

A powerful vector graphics editor from Adobe
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

A set of applications used by professional graphic designers. Available for Windows and MacOS.
Inkscape icon

Inkscape

A vector graphics editor
No icon available

Mayura Draw

A vector-based drawing software
VectorMagic icon

VectorMagic

An online service or app to bitmap to vector conversion
Vectr for Mac icon

Vectr for Mac

A simple yet graphics editor for Mac
png to sumo png to svgz

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