Image to SVG
Image to SVG
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Image to SVG Converter
The universal image vectorizer. Drop any raster image - PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, or BMP - and get a scalable SVG vector graphic.
Supported formats
- PNG - Best results, lossless with sharp edges
- JPG/JPEG - Good results for high-quality images
- GIF - Works with static GIFs (first frame of animated)
- WebP - Modern format, both lossy and lossless
- BMP - Uncompressed, good for tracing
Understanding vectorization
Raster images (PNG, JPG, etc.) are made of pixels. Vector graphics (SVG) are made of mathematical paths. Converting between them requires tracing - analyzing the pixel image and recreating it as paths.
This process involves trade-offs:
- Detail vs. file size - More detail = more paths = larger file
- Accuracy vs. smoothness - Following every pixel creates jagged paths
- Colors vs. complexity - More colors = more separate regions to trace
What vectorization is good for
- Scaling without quality loss - SVGs scale to any size
- Editing shapes - Modify colors, resize parts, animate elements
- Cutting machines - Cricut, Silhouette, and laser cutters need vectors
- Printing - Large format printing often requires vector files
- Web performance - Small, simple SVGs can be smaller than raster equivalents
Understanding the limitations
Automatic vectorization is not magic. Be realistic about what it can do:
| Expectation | Reality |
| Perfect reproduction | Approximate tracing with simplification |
| Works on any image | Best for simple graphics, poor for photos |
| Smaller file sizes | Complex images often produce larger SVGs |
| Professional quality | Good for quick work, not replacement for manual tracing |
Best practices for great results
- Start with clean source images - Remove backgrounds, reduce noise
- Use PNG when possible - Lossless compression = better edges
- Simplify before tracing - Fewer colors = cleaner paths
- Higher resolution helps - More pixels = smoother traced curves
- Review and clean up - Edit the SVG to remove unwanted paths
Privacy and security
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server. This means:
- Complete privacy - we can't see your files
- Works offline once the page loads
- No file size limits (limited only by your device)
- Instant processing - no upload/download delays
Frequently Asked Questions
PNG is best because it's lossless with no compression artifacts. JPG works well for high-quality images. Avoid heavily compressed formats.
Only the first frame is vectorized. For animation, you'd need to convert each frame separately and reassemble.
Photos have millions of colors and subtle gradients that don't translate well to vector paths. The result is a posterized, artistic interpretation.
Use a higher-quality source, reduce colors, remove backgrounds, and ensure good contrast between elements.
For quick conversions and proofs, yes. For final production logos, a designer manually tracing in Illustrator will produce cleaner results.
Transparent areas in PNG/GIF become empty in the SVG (no path generated). For JPG/BMP without transparency, the entire image is traced.
Complex images with many colors create thousands of paths. SVGs are best for simple graphics. For complex images, consider keeping them as raster.
Free users can convert multiple files up to their plan limit. Pro users get batch processing for up to 50 files at once.