Free online SVG to WEBM converter

A video editor or playback device may accept WebM but not SVG, so a logo, diagram, or illustration may need conversion before it can be used as a clip. The conversion renders vector artwork into video frames, which no longer scale cleanly at every size.

What the SVG format is

SVG is a vector image format that describes shapes, paths, and text using XML. It is used for logos, icons, diagrams, and illustrations on websites and in design files. Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma can create or export SVG files.

What the WEBM format is

WebM is a container for video and optional audio, commonly using VP8 or VP9 video codecs and Opus or Vorbis audio. Browsers and video players use it for web playback. Unlike SVG, WebM stores frames at fixed dimensions and does not retain editable vector paths.

How to convert SVG to WEBM

Online on 101convert.com

1. Upload one or more SVG files to the converter.
2. Before converting, set show each picture for to choose how long each picture is displayed.
3. Start the conversion and download the resulting file or files.

The page shows the per-file size limit.

Offline with desktop software

Inkscape and FFmpeg are free, open-source tools available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Inkscape renders the SVG as a PNG image; FFmpeg turns that image into a timed WebM clip.

1. Open the SVG in Inkscape and set the page size and background as needed. Export a PNG with File → Export, choosing a pixel width and height suitable for the video.
2. Use FFmpeg to repeat the still image for five seconds at 30 frames per second:

ffmpeg -loop 1 -framerate 30 -i frame.png -t 5 -vf "pad=ceil(iw/2)*2:ceil(ih/2)*2" -c:v libvpx-vp9 -b:v 0 -crf 30 -pix_fmt yuv420p -an output.webm

Replace frame.png with the exported image name and change -t 5 for a different duration. The padding filter makes the output dimensions even, as required by this pixel format.

Quality and limitations

The PNG export sets the clip’s resolution; exporting too small can make edges look soft when the video is enlarged. SVG animation or interactive features are not preserved by a single-frame export. The command above uses yuv420p, which discards transparency, so choose a background color before export if the clip must not have a black or otherwise unintended background. WebM transparency support varies among players.