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About PNG to SVG
Convert PNG to SVG
Trace a PNG into an SVG vector outline. The image is converted to greyscale, split into dark and light at a fixed brightness threshold, and the dark shapes are traced into smooth vector paths. The result is a single-colour SVG that scales to any size without blurring.
What to know about PNG to SVG
The formats involved, when to use this conversion, and where it runs.
About PNG
PNG is a lossless raster format that supports full transparency. It suits screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges, but photographs make large PNG files.
About SVG
SVG is a vector format described by shapes and paths, so it scales to any size without blurring.
Best for
Simple black-and-white logos, icons, signatures, stencils and line art, for example for cutting machines, laser engraving or scalable web icons.
Where it runs
Converted on our servers with our image processing service. The file travels over HTTPS and is deleted automatically afterwards.
Works everywhere
Desktop, tablet, or mobile—use the same workflow on any device.
Free to use
Start converting for free with no account. Paid plans raise limits; see the Pricing page.
How PNG to SVG works
What happens to your file from upload to download.
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Upload your PNG file
The file type and size are checked before anything is processed, so unsupported files are rejected straight away.
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Convert on our servers
The file is uploaded over HTTPS and converted to SVG with our image processing service.
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Download the SVG file
Save the result to your device. Copies on our servers are deleted automatically by a cleanup job.
More PNG and SVG conversions
Other conversions available for these formats; search above to open them.
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How to use PNG to SVG
Step-by-step instructions for this conversion.
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Add your file
Add your PNG file by dragging it into the upload area or choosing it from your device.
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Choose the output
Confirm SVG as the output format and, if offered, adjust quality or size.
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Run the conversion
Start the conversion. The file is uploaded and converted on our servers while the progress bar updates.
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Download and check
Download the SVG file and check it before deleting the original.
Good to know: PNG to SVG
Differences between the two formats that affect the result.
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Converting a picture to SVG here is a tracing process, not a lossless conversion: the image is turned into greyscale, split at a fixed brightness threshold and traced into a single-colour outline. Colours and gradients are not kept, specks of 2 pixels or less are dropped, and images larger than 1,024 pixels are scaled down first.
Preparing your image for a clean trace
Tracing works from contrast, so a little preparation helps.
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Use a high-contrast image: dark artwork on a plain light background traces best.
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Remove shadows, gradients and textured backgrounds first; they become blobs or are lost.
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Images larger than 1,024 pixels on a side are scaled down before tracing, so very fine detail in large images can be simplified.
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Specks of 2 pixels or less are ignored, which removes noise but also tiny dots.
What this converter does not do
So you can choose the right tool.
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It does not keep colours: the output has one colour. Multi-colour logos need a dedicated colour tracer or redrawing in a vector editor.
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It does not embed the original PNG inside the SVG; the paths are a real trace.
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Photographs do not trace into useful vectors.
PNG to SVG
PNG to SVG in a sentence
Trace a PNG into an SVG vector outline.
PNG to SVG
Best for
Simple black-and-white logos, icons, signatures, stencils and line art, for example for cutting machines, laser engraving or scalable web icons.
PNG to SVG
What to expect
You download a new SVG file; your PNG file is not changed.
Private by design
This conversion runs on ToolzStack servers: your file is uploaded over HTTPS, converted, and kept only so that you can download the result. An automated cleanup job then deletes it (see the Privacy Policy for the current retention period).
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No watermarks added
Large files supported within plan limits
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FAQs for PNG to SVG
Common answers so you can keep moving.
Why is my SVG black and white?
The tracer produces a single-colour outline from the dark parts of the image. You can recolour the paths in any vector editor or with the SVG's fill attribute.
Can I edit the SVG?
Yes. The output is standard SVG path data that opens in Inkscape, Illustrator, Figma and similar editors.
What is the difference between PNG and SVG?
PNG is a lossless raster format that supports full transparency. It suits screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges, but photographs make large PNG files. SVG is a vector format described by shapes and paths, so it scales to any size without blurring.
Will converting PNG to SVG change quality?
Converting a picture to SVG here is a tracing process, not a lossless conversion: the image is turned into greyscale, split at a fixed brightness threshold and traced into a single-colour outline. Colours and gradients are not kept, specks of 2 pixels or less are dropped, and images larger than 1,024 pixels are scaled down first.
Is my PNG file uploaded to a server?
This conversion runs on ToolzStack servers: your file is uploaded over HTTPS, converted, and kept only so that you can download the result. An automated cleanup job then deletes it (see the Privacy Policy for the current retention period).
My PNG file will not convert
Make sure the file really is PNG (renaming an extension does not change the format) and that it opens correctly on your device. Password-protected, DRM-protected or corrupted files are rejected. If the file is very large, try again with a smaller one.
The output does not look right
Converting a picture to SVG here is a tracing process, not a lossless conversion: the image is turned into greyscale, split at a fixed brightness threshold and traced into a single-colour outline. Colours and gradients are not kept, specks of 2 pixels or less are dropped, and images larger than 1,024 pixels are scaled down first.