Vector graphics scale to any size without losing sharpness, which makes SVG the format of choice for logos and icons. This SVG converter traces a PNG or JPG into SVG shapes, and also turns SVG files into PNG or JPG for apps that cannot use vectors.
Convert PNG to SVG
Add your PNG files, check the settings and download them as SVG. Batch conversion, no sign-up and no watermark.
Raster versus vector
PNG and JPG are raster formats made of pixels, so enlarging them eventually makes edges blurry. SVG describes shapes with math, so it stays crisp at any size and is often tiny for simple artwork. Tracing converts pixels into shapes, and it works best on clear, high contrast images.
Image to SVG
- Add a PNG or JPG with a clean, high-contrast design.
- Choose SVG under “Convert to”.
- Use “Colors in SVG” to choose how many colors are traced. Fewer colors usually make cleaner shapes.
- Download the SVG and open it in a vector editor or browser to check it.
SVG to PNG or JPG
Many email programs, social platforms and office tools do not accept SVG. Convert the file to PNG to keep transparency, or JPG for a smaller file with a solid background, and use “Max width (optional)” to choose the pixel size.
| Need | Best choice | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scalable logo for a website | SVG | Sharp at any size |
| Logo for social media | PNG | Keeps transparency |
| Small photo for email | JPG | Smaller, no transparency |
What traces well and what does not
- Good: logos, icons, signatures, line art and silhouettes.
- Poor: detailed photographs, gradients and soft shadows.
- For cutting machines such as Cricut, simple images with 2 to 8 colors work best.
Getting a clean SVG trace
- Choose the cleanest, highest resolution version of your logo or icon.
- Remove noisy backgrounds and gradients in an image editor if you can.
- Start with a low value in Colors in SVG and increase it only if shapes are missing.
- Open the SVG in a browser and zoom in to check the edges.
- Open it in a vector editor to tidy any stray points.
SVG file size and speed
Simple SVG artwork is often tiny and stays sharp on high resolution screens, which makes it a good fit for website logos and icons. A very detailed trace can produce a large file with thousands of points, so keep the color count low to avoid heavy SVG files.
Using SVG on a website
Most modern browsers display SVG directly. WordPress may block SVG uploads by default for security reasons, so you may need a trusted plugin or a PNG fallback. When you only need a favicon or an email signature image, convert the SVG to PNG with a Max width (optional) value that matches the display size.
Common questions about vector conversion
Tracing recreates an image from shapes and cannot restore detail that is not in the source. A tiny, blurry logo will give a rough vector. Start with the best original available, or ask the designer for the original vector file.
Dedicated pages cover each direction in detail: PNG to SVG for tracing logos and icons, and SVG to PNG for using vectors in email, social media and documents.
More vector conversions
- JPG to SVG for tracing simple artwork
- SVG to JPG for small compatible pictures
What is an SVG file?
SVG is a vector format built from shapes, so it can be resized without becoming blurry.
Can I turn a photo into SVG?
You can try, but tracing works best for simple graphics. Photos tend to look rough.
Why does JPG have a solid background?
JPG cannot be transparent, so transparent areas are filled with the color chosen under “Background for transparent areas”.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark.
More tools
Go to the main image converter, or explore the PDF converter and WebP converter.