PNG to SVG
Convert raster PNG images into scalable vector graphics (SVG) for sharp rendering at any size.
Coming Soon
Client-side PNG to SVG vectorization is under development. We're integrating Potrace (via WASM) to trace raster images into clean, scalable vector paths — no server required.
Free Tools Available Now
Vectorizer.io
AI-powered vectorization, free tier available
SVGcode (by Google)
Open-source PWA using Potrace, runs in browser
Inkscape
Free desktop app with Path → Trace Bitmap
Adobe Express
Online vectorizer, free with account
Pro tip: For logos and icons with solid colors, SVGcode works entirely in your browser using the same Potrace algorithm we plan to integrate here.
Vectorization
True PNG→SVG conversion uses image tracing algorithms to detect edges and create vector paths.
Why Not Yet
High-quality vectorization in the browser requires a large WASM library (Potrace/VTracer). We're integrating it now.
Workaround
For simple shapes and logos with few colors, the external tools below work great today.
What is PNG to SVG vectorization?
PNG is a raster format — the image is stored as a grid of pixels. SVG is a vector format — shapes are stored as mathematical paths that scale to any size without losing quality. Converting a PNG to a true SVG means tracing the pixel data to detect edges and produce vector path definitions. The result is a file that looks sharp at any resolution and can be edited in design tools like Figma, Inkscape, or Adobe Illustrator.
True vectorization works best on images with solid colors, clean edges, and limited gradients — logos, icons, illustrations, and line art. Photographs and complex images with many colors produce very large SVG files and are usually better served by embedding the raster image inside an SVG wrapper rather than tracing it.
Why this tool is coming soon
High-quality browser-based vectorization uses algorithms like Potrace or VTracer compiled to WebAssembly (WASM). The WASM binary adds several hundred kilobytes to the page load, and the integration requires careful tuning of colour quantization, path simplification, and threshold parameters to produce clean output. ConvertForge is actively working on this integration. Until it launches, the free external tools listed in the card above — particularly SVGcode, which runs entirely in your browser — produce excellent results for logos and icons.
Privacy — your files will stay on your device
When this tool launches, PNG to SVG conversion will run entirely in your browser using a client-side WASM library. No image data will be uploaded or sent to any server. This is the same privacy-first approach ConvertForge uses for all its image and PDF tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will PNG to SVG be available?
This feature is in development. ConvertForge is integrating Potrace via WebAssembly for client-side vectorization. The free external tools listed above work well in the meantime.
Is embedding a PNG inside an SVG the same as vectorizing it?
No. An SVG file can contain a raster image tag — this makes it an SVG container but the image inside is still pixel-based and will still look blurry when scaled up. True vectorization traces the pixels into mathematical paths so the result scales infinitely.
What types of images vectorize well?
Logos, icons, illustrations, and line art with solid colors and clean edges vectorize well. Photographs, gradients, and images with many colors produce poor results — they are better compressed as PNG or converted to WebP.
What can I use to convert PNG to SVG today?
SVGcode (svgco.de) runs entirely in your browser using Potrace and is open source. Vectorizer.io offers AI-powered vectorization with a free tier. Both are linked in the tool above.