PNG to SVG converter
Trace a PNG into a scalable SVG, best for logos and flat graphics.
Runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
- Logo, illustration or photo presets
- Adjustable colors and detail
- Nothing uploaded
How to convert PNG to SVG
- Drop your PNG files here.
- Pick a preset, then fine-tune the color count and detail.
- Download the SVG files.
Preset comparison
| Preset | Colors | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo | 5 | High simplification | Simple logos, icons |
| Illustration | 16 | Balanced | Flat illustrations, clip art |
| Photo | 32 | Softer edges | Photos, but expect a large, complex file |
Colors and detail sliders
Colors sets how many distinct fill colors the traced shapes use, from 2 up to 64. Detail controls how closely the traced paths follow the original edges, from 1 for very simplified shapes up to 10 for the closest match, at the cost of a larger, more complex SVG file.
What makes a good source image
- Flat colors and clean edges, like a logo or icon, trace into a small, clean SVG.
- Photos and gradients trace into a large number of shapes trying to approximate smooth color changes, producing a much bigger file than the original.
- High contrast between the subject and background improves the result more than raw resolution does.
PNG to SVG FAQ
Which images trace best?
Logos, icons and flat illustrations with clean edges trace into small, clean SVGs. Photos trace into much larger, more complex files.
Why does my traced SVG lose detail?
Tracing rebuilds the image from filled shapes, so fine gradients and photographic detail get simplified. Raise the color count and detail sliders for a closer match, at the cost of a bigger file.
Can I edit the SVG afterward?
Yes. The output is a normal SVG made of paths, which opens and edits in Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma or any vector editor.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Tracing runs in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
Will the traced SVG look identical to the PNG?
No. Tracing rebuilds the image from filled vector shapes, which always simplifies fine detail and soft gradients to some degree, even at the highest detail setting.
Why would I want an SVG instead of a PNG?
SVGs scale to any size with no blur or pixelation, since they are drawn from math instead of a pixel grid, and they usually have a much smaller file size for simple logos.
Is there a size limit on the source PNG?
Very large images are automatically scaled down to a maximum working size before tracing, since tracing every pixel of a huge photo would be slow and produce an unreasonably complex SVG.