PNG to SVG Converter — Raster to Vector Wrapper

Convert PNG raster images to SVG vector format. Embeds your PNG as base64 data inside a scalable SVG container for design and development use.

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Drop a .png file here, or click to browse
PNG images of any size are supported

How to Convert PNG to SVG

1

Select Your PNG

Drag and drop a PNG image onto the converter or click to browse. The image is read and decoded in your browser.

2

Generate SVG

Click "Convert to SVG" to embed the PNG image as a base64-encoded data URI inside an SVG element. The SVG automatically sizes to match your PNG's dimensions.

3

Download and Use

Download the SVG file. Use it in design tools, web projects, or anywhere SVG is accepted. The embedded image retains its original resolution and quality.

This converter takes a PNG raster image and wraps it inside an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) container by encoding the PNG as a base64 data URI. The resulting file is a valid SVG document that displays the original PNG when rendered, while gaining the benefits of SVG compatibility—responsive scaling, CSS styling, and the ability to combine with other vector elements in a single file.

This approach is particularly useful in several scenarios. Web developers may need to serve raster images through SVG-enabled pipelines. Designers working in tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD might need to import raster assets into SVG-based workflows. When you need to apply SVG filters, masks, or transformations to a raster image, embedding it in SVG is the most practical approach.

It is important to understand that this is not vector tracing. The output SVG contains the original pixel data encoded as base64 text rather than actual vector paths. For true raster-to-vector conversion that creates scalable paths, you need dedicated vectorization software. However, embedding in SVG offers a lightweight way to gain SVG compatibility without losing any image quality.

The SVG file includes viewBox and width/height attributes matching your original PNG dimensions, making it responsive by default. The base64 encoding adds approximately 33% overhead to the file size compared to the original PNG.

Frequently Asked Questions

Raster images (like PNG and JPEG) are made of pixels and lose quality when scaled up. Vector images (like SVG) are defined by mathematical paths and can be scaled infinitely without quality loss. Vector graphics are ideal for logos, icons, and illustrations.
This converter embeds the PNG as a base64 data URI inside an SVG container. It does not perform vector tracing. For true raster-to-vector conversion, use a dedicated vectorization tool like Adobe Illustrator's Image Trace or Inkscape's Trace Bitmap.
Embedding a PNG inside SVG is useful when you need to combine raster images with vector elements in a single file, apply SVG filters or transformations to a raster image, or work with tools that prefer SVG input.
The SVG file will be slightly larger than the original PNG because base64 encoding adds approximately 33% overhead. However, the SVG wrapper provides additional utility when you need to combine raster and vector elements.

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