Does PNG transparency survive the conversion to SVG?

Yes. Transparent regions in the source PNG are traced as boundaries between shapes, so the SVG keeps true cutouts — no white or black boxes. That's what makes this the go-to path for transparent logos and sticker graphics.

Will the SVG match my PNG pixel-for-pixel?

For flat graphics, line art, and icons — visually yes, and it scales infinitely, which the PNG never could. For photos and soft gradients: no. Vector paths can't reproduce continuous-tone photography; the trace becomes a stylized poster version. That's a property of all vectorizers, not a limitation of this tool specifically.

PNG to SVG or PNG to WebP?

Different jobs. SVG when the graphic is flat and must scale — logos, icons, cut files, print. WebP when it's detailed or photographic and headed to the web — WebP keeps photographic fidelity at 50-80% smaller size. Many asset pipelines use both: SVG for brand marks, WebP for content imagery.

Can I open the result in Illustrator or Figma?

Yes. The output is a standard SVG file — every color region imports as an individual editable path. Recolor, simplify, or restack shapes freely. Inkscape (free) handles it equally well, and any text editor can tweak the raw XML.

Why are some edges jagged after tracing?

Low-resolution sources trace low-resolution boundaries. Switch the tracing mode to Smooth (or raise detail for complex art) before converting — and if the source is tiny, start from the largest PNG you have. Vector output is only as clean as the geometry it's fitted to.

Can I convert JPG to SVG as well?

Yes — the JPG to SVG converter uses the same engine. PNG is usually the better starting point because it's lossless and supports transparency, but both raster formats trace identically.

Is anything uploaded to a server?

No. The tracing library is fetched once and cached; your image itself never leaves the browser — all quantization and path generation runs on your device. Offline conversion works too, after the first page load.

PNG → SVG

Convert PNG to SVG

Vectorize PNG files into infinitely-scalable SVGs — transparency preserved. Browser-based: no upload, no watermark, free and unlimited.

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Recommended settings

Recommended export settings

Output format: SVG (vector paths, transparency preserved)

Tracing mode: Logo/Sharp by default — Smooth for curved hand-drawn art

Colors: 16 by default; lower for silhouette/cut files, higher for detailed art

Transparency: carried through as true SVG cutouts

Best for: transparent logos, icons, stickers, cut files, silhouettes

Photorealistic detail: use PNG to WebP instead

What is this

Converting PNG to SVG transforms a pixel grid into mathematical vector paths that scale to any size without quality loss. The pairing is natural: PNG is the raster format famous for crisp lossless graphics and alpha transparency, and SVG is its vector counterpart — so a transparent PNG logo becomes a transparent SVG logo that's sharp from favicon to billboard. This converter traces your PNG locally in the browser with the ImageTracer.js library (loaded on demand, nothing uploaded): colors are quantized to a clean palette, region boundaries are detected, and smooth SVG paths are emitted — including regions that were fully transparent, which carry through as cutouts. Where it excels: logos, icons, silhouettes, line art, pixel-art upscalers, and flat illustrations. Where expectations should be set: photographs and soft-gradient art don't reduce to a finite path set — tracing produces a stylized poster effect, not photorealism (deliberately useful as a design technique). For screenshot or photo web-optimization, PNG to WebP is the size play; for turning flat transparent graphics into resolution-independent assets, this converter is the direct path.

1Transparency carries through: transparent PNG regions become true SVG cutouts — no white boxes.
2One SVG replaces the whole 1x/2x/3x PNG export set — crisp on every display density forever.
3Local in-browser tracing: unreleased brand assets and confidential graphics never leave your device.
4Editable output — every traced region opens as a clean path in Illustrator, Figma, or Inkscape.
5SVG files are code: restyle colors with CSS, animate paths, inline them in HTML at zero extra requests.
6Free and unlimited with no watermark — vectorize an entire icon set without an account.

How it works

Three steps, no account needed

From raw image to converted file in seconds — all in your browser.

Upload your image

Drag-and-drop or click to browse. Files are processed locally — nothing is uploaded to any server.

Pick quality

The recommended preset is pre-selected. Fine-tune JPEG/WebP quality in advanced settings if needed.

Download

Conversion runs entirely in your browser. Grab your new-format file in seconds — no account, no watermark.

Features

Why people choose this converter

100% Browser-Based

Your image never leaves your device. No upload, no server-side processing, no privacy concerns.

No Watermark

Output is clean — no logos, no overlays, no branding baked in. You own the file.

Free & Unlimited

No sign-up, no credit card, no daily cap. Convert as many images as you need.

Canvas-Powered Engine

Uses the browser's native Canvas API for fast, hardware-accelerated format conversion.

Original Quality Preserved

Dimensions stay untouched and JPEG output defaults to quality 90 — no visible loss.

Cross-Platform

Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any modern browser.

Use cases

Who uses this tool

Transparent Logo Rescue

Client only sent the PNG? Vectorize it to SVG — keeping the transparent background — and it's ready for print, embroidery, and signage.

Icon Set Production

Turn raster icon exports into scalable SVG icons for design systems and app bundles.

Stickers & Cut Files

Produce clean outline paths from transparent PNGs for Cricut, laser cutters, and vinyl cutting.

Pixel Art & Sprites

Upscale pixel art into smooth vector versions — or keep crisp edges with the sharp tracing mode.

Silhouettes & Line Art

Black-and-white PNGs trace beautifully into minimal SVG paths for wall art and stencils.

Web Performance

Inline flat SVG graphics in HTML to eliminate image requests and stay sharp on retina screens.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Drop your PNG into the converter above and click convert. Your browser traces the image locally and generates SVG paths with transparency preserved. Download the .svg. Most flat graphics convert in 1-5 seconds; detailed artwork takes a few seconds longer.