A pixel logo looks fine until you enlarge it for a banner, a T-shirt or a signboard and the edges turn soft. Turning that PNG into an SVG solves the problem, because a vector is built from shapes instead of pixels. This free PNG to SVG converter traces your image into vector paths directly in your browser.
Convert PNG to SVG
Add your PNG files, check the settings and download them as SVG. Batch conversion, no sign-up and no watermark.
What tracing actually does
Tracing looks at the colors and edges in your PNG and redraws them as filled shapes. The result is an SVG file that can be scaled to any size without getting blurry. It is not magic: the tracer can only work with what is visible in your image, so a clean, high-contrast source gives a neat vector, while a noisy or tiny source gives a rough one.
Convert PNG to SVG step by step
- Add your PNG with drag and drop or “Choose files”.
- Select SVG under “Convert to”.
- Set “Colors in SVG”. Start low for flat logos and raise the number only if parts of the design go missing.
- Download the SVG and open it in a browser or vector editor to inspect the edges.
Best images to trace
- Logos with solid colors and clear outlines.
- Icons, pictograms and simple illustrations.
- Signatures and hand-drawn line art on a plain background.
- Silhouettes and stencils for cutting machines such as Cricut, where two to eight colors usually work best.
Images that do not trace well
Photographs, soft shadows, gradients and textured backgrounds contain thousands of subtle color changes. A tracer turns each of those into separate shapes, so the result is heavy and often looks unnatural. For photos, keep the PNG or switch to a compressed format such as PNG to JPG.
| Feature | PNG | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Grows with resolution | Often tiny for simple art |
| Quality | Lossless pixels | Scales without blur |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Possible in browsers |
| Compatibility | Almost everything | Browsers and design tools |
| Best for | Pixel graphics, screenshots | Logos, icons, print scaling |
Prepare your PNG for a better vector
- Use the largest, sharpest version of the logo you have.
- Remove stray pixels, shadows and compression noise in an image editor first.
- Flatten the design onto a plain background so edges are easy to detect.
- Reduce the number of colors before tracing if the design only uses a few.
Fix typical tracing problems
The vector looks lumpy
The source was probably too small or blurry. Try a larger original, or retrace with fewer colors.
Parts of the logo are missing
Increase the value in “Colors in SVG” so lighter details are kept.
The SVG file is very large
Too many colors create many shapes. Lower the color count for a lighter file.
Your artwork stays private
Tracing runs in your browser and your PNG is not uploaded. The service is free, needs no registration and adds no watermark.
What is the difference between PNG and SVG?
PNG stores a grid of pixels and blurs when enlarged. SVG stores shapes and stays sharp at any size.
Can I convert a photo to SVG?
You can try, but photos usually produce heavy, rough results. SVG tracing is meant for logos, icons and simple drawings.
How many colors should I use?
Two to eight colors suit most logos and cutting projects. Add more only if details disappear.
Does the SVG keep a transparent background?
If your PNG has a transparent background, the traced shapes sit on that transparency.
Will the SVG look identical to my PNG?
It will look very close for clean artwork, but small details can change because the image is redrawn from shapes.
Related converters
Want the reverse? Use SVG to PNG. Browse all vector tools on the SVG converter hub, or see the main image converter for other formats.