SVG scales without losing quality and often weighs less than PNG when the vector describes simple flat elements. The converter simplifies the bitmap into colored cells to keep the markup readable.
How is this different from professional vectorization (contour tracing)?
The tool approximates the PNG with a grid of colored rectangles wrapped in SVG — a fast way to get scalable code for simple icons and logos, but not full contour tracing like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape.
What kind of images work best with this converter?
Simple flat icons, logos, and pictograms with few colors give the best results — detailed photos with gradients turn into a bulky SVG with many blocks.
Why is the SVG sometimes bigger than the original PNG?
For simple icons with few colors, SVG is usually more compact than PNG. For detailed images at high grid density, the code can get larger than the source file — lower the detail slider in that case.
Ways to turn a PNG into an SVG
| Method | Speed | Quality for complex images |
|---|---|---|
| Online converter (this tool) | Seconds | Good for simple icons and logos |
| Adobe Illustrator (Image Trace) | Minutes, adjustable | High, flexible contour tracing |
| Inkscape (Trace Bitmap) | Minutes, free | Good, requires tuning skills |
| Manual vector drawing | Hours | Maximum, full control |