SVG Vectorizer
This tool traces the shapes in a raster image — a logo, icon, or simple illustration — and rebuilds them as scalable SVG vector paths, so the result stays crisp at any size instead of pixelating like the original PNG or JPG.
Convert any image to SVG
Drag and drop your image (PNG, JPG, WebP) here, or browse local files. 100% processed in-browser.
How it works
- 1
Upload a PNG, JPG, or WebP image, ideally with clean, distinct shapes.
- 2
Adjust tracing settings like color count and detail level.
- 3
Preview the traced SVG output next to the original.
- 4
Download the SVG file.
What people use it for
- Turning a raster logo into vector paths when the original design file is lost.
- Converting a scanned line drawing or sketch into an editable SVG.
- Producing a scalable version of a simple icon for print or large display.
- Preparing artwork for a cutting machine or plotter that needs vector paths.
Supported formats & options
| Input | Raster images your browser can decode, such as PNG, JPG and WebP |
|---|---|
| Output | SVG containing traced paths |
| Best sources | High-contrast images with flat colours and clean edges |
Key advantages & benefits
Infinitely scalable output
SVGs traced from your image stay sharp at any zoom level or print size, unlike the original raster file.
Great for logos and icons
Simple, high-contrast graphics like logos and line art trace especially cleanly into editable vector paths.
Adjustable tracing detail
Tune color count and simplification to balance fidelity against a clean, editable path count.
Editable in any vector tool
The resulting SVG can be opened and refined further in tools like Illustrator, Figma, or Inkscape.
Limits & things to know
- Tracing approximates an image with shapes; it does not recover the original vector artwork. Photographs produce a large, messy SVG that is rarely useful.
- Fine detail, soft gradients and anti-aliased edges become many small paths, which inflates file size and makes editing awkward.
- Text is traced as shapes, not recognised as characters — the result is not editable or selectable text.
- Complex images can take a while and use significant memory while tracing.
Troubleshooting
The SVG is enormous
The source had too much detail or noise. Start from a cleaner, higher-contrast image, or simplify the picture before tracing.
Edges look ragged
Anti-aliasing and JPEG artefacts confuse tracing. Use a PNG source with crisp edges, and increase contrast before tracing.
Colours are flattened or wrong
Tracing groups similar colours into regions by design. For a faithful photographic result, keep the raster image — vectorising is the wrong tool for photographs.
Privacy & data handling
Tracing runs in your browser on the image you select; the file is never uploaded. Logos and client artwork stay on your device.
Image to SVG Vectorizer — Convert PNG & JPG to Vector Online
Trace a raster image into scalable SVG vector paths in your browser. A free PNG to SVG vectorizer for logos, icons, line art and silhouettes that need to scale to any size — for signage, embroidery, laser cutting or a high-DPI screen.
- PNG and JPG to SVG paths — the image is traced into real vector shapes, not simply wrapped in an SVG container around the same pixels.
- Infinitely scalable output — vector logos stay crisp on a business card and on a billboard, which a rescaled PNG never manages.
- Tunable trace detail — adjust colour count and path smoothing to balance faithful detail against a clean, editable file.
- Best on flat artwork — logos, icons, stencils and line drawings vectorise beautifully; detailed photographs are the wrong input for any tracer.
- Traced locally in your browser — client logos and unreleased brand marks are processed on your device with no upload.
Free with no account. Convert the finished SVG back to a raster format for platforms that need it with the SVG Converter.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of images vectorize best?
Simple, high-contrast images like logos, icons, and line art trace much more cleanly than complex photographs with lots of gradients and detail.
Can I vectorize a photograph?
You can, but photos tend to produce a large number of complex paths and don't simplify as nicely as illustrations or logos.
Will the SVG be editable afterward?
Yes, the output is standard SVG path data, so it opens and edits normally in vector design software.
Does vectorizing preserve colors?
Yes, colors from the source image are grouped and traced into corresponding filled paths in the SVG.
How large can my source image be?
There's no strict limit, though very large or highly detailed images take longer to trace and can produce a heavier SVG file.