Convert PNG to SVG Online
PNG to SVG conversion with a browser-first path and server fallback. It is free, supports batches, and accepts up to 100 MB per server upload. The conversion runs on the server in an isolated request. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy.
Convert .PNG to .SVG
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert PNG to SVG
- 1
Upload PNG files
Add one or more PNG files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Choose SVG settings
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Run and save the result
Run the queue and download the SVG files individually or together as a ZIP.
Portable Network Graphics vs Scalable Vector Graphics
| Spec | Portable Network Graphics | Scalable Vector Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | image/png | image/svg+xml |
| Format type | image | vector |
| Standard | ISO/IEC 15948 | W3C SVG |
| First release | 1996 | 2001 |
| Browser support | All current major browsers | All current major browsers |
| Contents | Lossless DEFLATE-compressed raster image with optional alpha transparency and animation through APNG. | XML markup describing shapes, paths, text, gradients, and embedded raster images, with optional CSS and scripting. |
About Portable Network Graphics
Pixel-perfect lossless output, clean alpha transparency, and strong support for screenshots, logos, and line art. Photographic images are usually much larger than JPEG or WebP; metadata and animation support vary by viewer.
Format referenceAbout Scalable Vector Graphics
Resolution independent, compact for geometric artwork, editable as text, and ideal for icons and logos. Not suitable for photographs; rendering can differ by application; scripts and external references raise security concerns.
Format referenceWhy convert PNG to SVG?
- The output can be optimized for a different balance of file size, transparency, and visual fidelity.
- SVG may be the better handoff format for a design tool or publishing workflow.
- The converted copy can be tested in the destination app before the source archive is changed.
- Converting PNG to SVG can make a photo or graphic work in software that does not accept the source format.
Will quality change?
This image conversion does not intentionally degrade the pixels. Check transparency, color profile, and dimensions because the output can be much larger. Check a sample before processing a large batch.
Processing and limits
- Processing
- Server-side
- Engine
- Sharp and ImageMagick
- Maximum size
- 100 MB per file on the server.
- Batch support
- Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
- Quality controls
- Options can adjust output dimensions.
The file is processed on the server because the conversion requires a server-side engine or a utility operation.
- Not suitable for photographs; rendering can differ by application; scripts and external references raise security concerns.
- Check metadata, dimensions, and compatibility after the conversion.
- Very large files can hit the 100 MB server limit before conversion starts.
Platform compatibility
SVG is a broadly supported target, including all current major browsers. The source is PNG, which may have narrower support.
When not to convert
- Avoid repeated lossy conversions when quality matters; start from the highest-quality source available.
- If the file contains sensitive data, review the processing model before uploading it to a server.
- Do not convert when the original PNG must remain the only editable or archival copy.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert PNG to SVG online?
- Upload a PNG file, choose the available SVG options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- Is Convert PNG to SVG free?
- It is free, requires no account, and adds no watermark. Server uploads are limited to 100 MB per file, and browser-first paths are limited by device memory.
- Does PNG to SVG conversion lose quality?
- This image conversion does not intentionally degrade the pixels. Check transparency, color profile, and dimensions because the output can be much larger. Check a sample before processing a large batch.
- Is my PNG file uploaded?
- Yes. This conversion uses a server-side engine, so the file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed in an isolated request, and removed after the result is produced.
- Is batch conversion supported?
- Queue multiple files, run them together, and download the finished results as a ZIP. Each server file is limited to 100 MB, and large batches may take longer.
- What are the limitations?
- Open the downloaded SVG file in the application or database you plan to use, check the structure against the source, and keep the original until the output is approved.