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SVG to PNG Converter

Rasterise SVG vector artwork to PNG at the resolution you need, transparency kept.

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Up to 50 MB per file. Sign up free to convert files up to 100 MB.

What to expect when converting SVG to PNG

Typical file-size change
varies, depends on output resolution
Example

A 5 KB SVG logo rasterized at 1024×1024 typically becomes 50 – 200 KB as PNG.

Quality: SVG is resolution-independent; PNG locks in a fixed pixel size. Once converted, you cannot scale up without quality loss.

Best for: embedding in software that doesn't support SVG (older Word, some email clients), uploading to platforms that require raster images.

Avoid when: you might need the image at multiple sizes, keep the SVG and rasterize on demand.

Tip: When converting SVG to PNG, pick the largest size you'll ever need. You can scale down losslessly but cannot scale up cleanly.

Rasterizing SVG: vector to pixel

SVG stores shapes as mathematical descriptions, paths, bezier curves, text runs, gradients. PNG stores a fixed grid of colored pixels. Rasterization converts the math to pixels at a chosen resolution. At 1× resolution, a 500px-wide SVG becomes a 500px-wide PNG. At 2× (for Retina displays), it becomes 1000px. The SVG looks sharp at any output size because it's re-rendered from the math; the PNG locks in the pixels and blurs when scaled up. Choose your export resolution carefully, it's a one-way conversion.

Convert SVG to PNG when the destination doesn't support SVG (email clients, some CMS platforms, Microsoft Office, social media uploads). Export at 2× the display size for sharp rendering on high-DPI screens. For web use, keep SVG, it's smaller and resolution-independent.

SVG vs PNG: Side-by-side

Technical comparison of the two formats, useful for deciding which to use, or for confirming what changes during conversion.

Property SVG PNG
Full name Scalable Vector Graphics Portable Network Graphics
Year introduced 2001 1996
Developer / standard body W3C PNG Development Group / W3C
MIME type image/svg+xml image/png
File extension .svg .png
Compression XML (text-based, gzip-compressible) Lossless (DEFLATE)
Color / data depth Vector (resolution-independent) 24-bit truecolor + 8-bit alpha
Max dimensions / size Unlimited (resolution-independent) 2,147,483,647 × 2,147,483,647 px
Transparency Yes Yes
Animation Yes APNG extension only
Standard / specification W3C SVG 2 W3C / ISO/IEC 15948
Best for Logos, icons, charts, anything that needs to scale without loss Logos, screenshots, graphics with transparency or sharp edges

Frequently asked questions

What is SVG?

SVG is a vector format defined by maths, not pixels, typically used for logos and icons that scale to any size. Converting it to PNG produces a file that opens on systems without SVG support.

SVG vs PNG - which format should I use?

SVG is a vector format defined by maths, not pixels best for logos and icons that scale to any size. PNG is a lossless format with transparency support best for logos, screenshots, and graphics with sharp edges. Choose PNG when the site or application you are submitting to asks for it, or when you need lossless quality and transparency.

How do I open SVG files?

On Windows: Any browser; Edge opens it directly. Paint and Photos will not. On a Mac: Any browser; Preview renders it. Finder shows a thumbnail. SVG is code, not pixels, you can open it in a text editor and read the shapes. Double-clicking often launches an editor rather than a viewer, which is why it looks like it "will not open".

SVG vs PNG - which format should I use?

SVG is a vector format defined by maths, not pixels best for logos and icons that scale to any size. PNG is a lossless format with transparency support best for logos, screenshots, and graphics with sharp edges. Use PNG when a website, form, or app requires it, or when you need lossless quality and transparency.

What size should I pick when converting SVG to PNG?

Pick the largest size you will ever need to display the image. SVG is resolution-independent so you can rasterize at any size, but once it's PNG you can scale down losslessly but cannot scale up cleanly. For logos: 2× the largest display size on a Retina screen.

Will my SVG's sharpness be preserved as PNG?

At the rasterized size, yes, lines and edges are crisp because PNG keeps every pixel. The problem is scaling: the PNG locks in those pixels at one size. SVG keeps the math behind the image so it stays sharp at any size.

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