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PNG to SVG Converter — Wrap Raster Images as SVG

Convert PNG images to SVG in your browser by embedding them in a scalable SVG container. Ideal for dropping raster art into SVG-only workflows. No uploads.

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What is the PNG to SVG Converter — Wrap Raster Images as SVG?

PNG to SVG Converter

Convert PNG images to SVG by wrapping them in a clean, scalable SVG container. This is the right tool when a workflow or app only accepts .svg files but your artwork is a raster PNG — the image is embedded losslessly and scales to any display size without re-exporting.

Because every conversion runs through the browser's own canvas engine, your images never leave your device — there is no upload, no queue, and no server that could retain a copy.

What this does (and doesn't) do

  • Embeds your PNG inside an SVG wrapper so it can be used anywhere an SVG is required, and scales cleanly.
  • It does not vector-trace your image into editable paths — a photo can't be turned into true vector shapes automatically without quality loss.

Tip: For logos and icons you want as editable vectors, redraw them in a vector editor. For "I just need this PNG as an .svg file", this tool is exactly right.

How it works

How PNG to SVG Conversion Works

The PNG is read losslessly and embedded as a data URI inside an <svg> element sized to the image, producing a valid SVG file that scales to any dimensions.

Steps

  1. Drop your PNG files.
  2. Output is preset to SVG.
  3. Click Convert and download the .svg.

Behind the scenes

encode(png as data URI) -> <svg><image href="data:..."/></svg>

The result is a real SVG container, not a vector trace, so it stays pixel-faithful to the original.

Examples

PNG into an SVG-only workflow

Wrap a PNG badge in an SVG container so a design system that requires SVG can use it.

badge.png
badge.svg (embedded raster)

Scalable placeholder

Embed a PNG mockup as SVG so it scales with its container.

mockup.png
mockup.svg

Frequently asked questions

Does this turn my PNG into editable vector paths?

No. True vectorisation (tracing pixels into paths) loses fidelity on photos and isn't done automatically. This tool embeds your PNG inside an SVG so it works in SVG-only workflows and scales cleanly.

When should I use PNG to SVG?

Use it when something requires a .svg file but you only have a PNG — for example certain design tools, templating systems, or upload forms.

Will the SVG scale without blurring?

The SVG scales to any size, but because it contains a raster image it can soften when enlarged far beyond the original pixels — just like any PNG.

Is it private?

Yes. Your PNG is embedded into the SVG locally in your browser with no uploads.

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