PNG to SVG
Upload a PNG file and download it as SVG. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the PNG file on the orange block above, or press “Choose PNG”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to SVG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the SVG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How PNG to SVG conversion works
The Portable Network Graphics format uses lossless DEFLATE compression and supports a full alpha-transparency channel, preserving every pixel exactly as encoded. Converting to SVG produces a vector file that stores shapes, paths, and text as XML vector coordinates that scale to any resolution without quality loss. This traces the raster pixels into vector paths, making the result scalable without quality loss. Metadata such as creation date is preserved where the target format supports it; features the target format cannot represent are dropped. This makes SVG the practical choice when the destination system requires it or when the original format is not supported by the target application. 1converter runs this conversion on the server: your file is uploaded encrypted over HTTPS, converted using trusted open-source libraries, and the output is held for 24 hours before automatic deletion.
Sources and specifications
Quality levels for PNG → SVG
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.
When to convert
What the SVG file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Intelligent 2-step conversion process
- Optimized through SVG intermediate format
- Creating scalable logos
- Preparing graphics for print
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The SVG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
- Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode