Private raster-to-vector tool
PNG to SVG converter
Trace a PNG into editable SVG paths in your browser. It works best for clear logos, icons, line art, and flat graphics.
Local tracing
Your PNG stays in the browser and is not uploaded for conversion.
Real SVG paths
The result contains traced vector paths, not an embedded PNG wrapper.
Side-by-side preview
Compare the source PNG with the traced SVG before you save it.
Visible limits
Path count, output size, transparency, and likely quality issues are reported.
Convert PNG to SVG
Choose a PNG up to 10 MB and 4 million pixels. Tracing runs locally and can take a few seconds for detailed images.
Suggested mode
Choose a PNG to preview it here.
The vector preview appears after tracing.
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Trace result
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Check before downloading
What this PNG to SVG converter actually does
The converter examines color regions and edges in the PNG, then draws new SVG paths around them. The output is vector markup you can inspect and edit. It does not place the original PNG inside an SVG container.
Automatic tracing is an estimate, not a lossless format change. A clean logo may convert well, while small lettering, antialiased edges, gradients, shadows, and transparent pixels can produce extra shapes or missing details. The side-by-side preview and warnings are part of the conversion, not an optional final check.
Which PNG files convert well to SVG?
Clear logos, icons, signatures, line art, and flat graphics with a small color palette usually produce the most useful paths. Start with the largest clean source you have. A tiny favicon or blurry screenshot gives the tracer less information about corners and separate shapes.
After you choose a PNG, the tool checks its color range, tones, transparency, and dimensions to suggest a tracing mode. Treat that suggestion as a starting point. You can switch modes and compare the results without uploading the image.
Photographs can be traced, but the result is a stylized vector illustration rather than an exact photo. If you only need the image to look the same, keep the PNG. If you need clean brand geometry or exact lettering, manually redrawing the artwork may be faster than repairing an automatic trace.
How to convert PNG to vector SVG
- Choose a clean PNG and select the mode that matches the artwork.
- Trace the file, then compare the original and SVG at normal size and while zoomed in.
- Read the path count, file-size comparison, and any transparency or detail warnings.
- Download the SVG only when its shapes and colors are acceptable for your use.
- Use the SVG cleaner or minifier if the traced file needs production cleanup.
PNG to SVG with AI
Some AI vectorizers try to recognize objects before drawing paths. That can help with complex artwork, but it can also invent shapes or rewrite text. This tool uses deterministic local tracing instead: the same PNG and mode produce the same type of result, and no prompt or image is sent to an AI service.
Common questions
Can I convert PNG to SVG without uploading the file?
Yes. PDFSVG decodes and traces the PNG in your browser. The file is not sent to a conversion server.
Does this create real vector paths?
Yes. The downloaded SVG contains traced path elements rather than an embedded PNG image. Compare the preview because automatic paths may not match every small detail.
Can I convert PNG to SVG without losing quality?
Not in every case. The traced SVG scales without pixelation, but tracing can change curves, colors, text, shadows, and transparent areas. A larger, cleaner PNG usually gives a better result.
What images work best for PNG to SVG tracing?
Logos, icons, signatures, line art, and flat graphics with clear edges usually trace better than photographs, soft shadows, textured artwork, tiny text, or blurry screenshots.
Can I turn a photo into SVG?
You can use Photo mode to make a simplified vector illustration, but it will not preserve every pixel or photographic detail. Keep the PNG when visual fidelity matters more than editable paths.
Will a transparent PNG stay transparent?
The converter removes the traced background from transparent PNGs. Soft shadows and partly transparent edges can still change during tracing, so compare the preview before downloading.