Image to SVG Converter Free Online

How to convert an image to SVG in 3 steps

Select a PNG, JPG or other image. Logos, icons, signatures and drawings with few colors give the best result.

Choose the number of colors (2 for black and white, or 4, 6, 8 or 12), the level of detail (smooth, normal or fine) and whether to make the background transparent.

Press “Process”, check the preview and download the SVG file.

Real vectors, not a picture inside an SVG

Many “PNG to SVG” converters cheat: they wrap the original pixels inside an SVG file. It has the right extension, but it still blurs when you scale it, and cutting machines can't use it. This tool actually vectorizes the image. It groups the picture into a small number of colors, traces the outline of each color with curves and stacks the shapes in layers.

The result is an SVG made of paths you can scale to a billboard or a business card without losing sharpness, edit in Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity or Figma, and send to software that needs vector shapes.

What people use it for

Cricut, Silhouette and other vinyl cutters: turn a design into cut lines for stickers, T-shirt transfers, decals and cards. Laser cutters and engravers: get clean outlines for wood, acrylic or leather. Logos: rebuild a small JPG logo as a vector when the original file is lost and a printer, sign shop or embroidery service asks for an SVG. Signatures: vectorize a handwritten signature so it stays crisp at any size.

It also helps web designers who want a light, sharp icon instead of a bitmap, and anyone who needs to recolor a simple graphic shape by shape.

Choosing colors, detail and background

Two colors gives a black and white trace, ideal for signatures, line art, stencils and single-layer cuts. Use 4, 6, 8 or 12 colors for logos and illustrations with several flat colors. Fewer colors means simpler shapes and a lighter file.

Detail controls how closely the curves follow the pixels: smooth irons out jagged edges and noise, normal is a balanced default, fine keeps small details such as thin lines and small text. The transparent background option removes the color that appears most along the edges of the image, so a logo comes out without its white rectangle. The image is processed at up to 1200 px on its longest side.

Photos and honest limits

Vectorizing works best with flat, simple artwork. A photo can be traced, but it becomes a poster-style image of flat color areas, not a realistic picture, and the SVG file can get very large because of the many small shapes. For a crisp result, start from the cleanest, largest version of the logo you have.

Everything runs in your browser. Your images are never uploaded or stored, there's no account and no watermark, and it's free.

Frequently asked questions

Does it create real vector paths?

Yes. The image is traced into curves grouped by color. It doesn't embed the original pixels inside the SVG.

Can I use the SVG with Cricut Design Space?

Yes. The file contains vector shapes, one layer per color, which cutting software can import. Two colors is usually best for a single cut.

What happens if I vectorize a photo?

You get a poster-like image made of flat color areas, and the file can be large. It works best with logos, icons, signatures and drawings.

How do I remove the white background?

Turn on the transparent background option. It removes the color that appears most along the edges of the image.

Is there a size limit?

The image is traced at up to 1200 px on its longest side. The SVG itself scales to any size.

Are my images uploaded?

No. The tracing happens in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.

Can I edit the SVG afterward?

Yes. Open it in any vector editor, such as Inkscape, Illustrator, Affinity Designer or Figma.

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