PNG to SVG Converter — Embed PNG in SVG Container Free
Wrap your PNG images in SVG format for use in vector workflows. Preserves original quality — free, private, and works directly in your browser.
PNG to SVG Converter
Upload your PNG images — embed in SVG format instantly in your browser
How to Convert PNG to SVG — Step by Step
Embedding your PNG images inside SVG containers is quick and easy. No software to install, completely free.
Upload PNG Files
Click the upload area or drag your PNG images into the converter. Multiple files can be selected for batch processing.
Preview Your Images
Your PNG images display in the preview grid. Verify the correct files are selected before embedding in SVG.
Convert to SVG
Click Convert to SVG. Your PNG data is Base64-encoded and wrapped in a valid SVG container locally in your browser.
Download SVG Files
Download your SVG files with embedded PNG data. Use in SVG workflows, apply vector transformations, or combine with other SVG elements.
PNG to SVG Converter — Complete Guide
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a raster format made of pixels. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a vector format made of mathematical paths and shapes. Our converter bridges these two fundamentally different image types by embedding your PNG image data inside a valid SVG container using Base64 encoding.
This approach preserves your original PNG quality perfectly — there is no re-compression or pixel alteration. The resulting SVG file contains your PNG image exactly as-is, wrapped in XML markup that makes it a valid SVG document. This is useful for integrating raster images into SVG workflows.
Understanding Raster vs Vector
It's important to understand that this conversion does not vectorize your image. True vectorization (also called tracing) converts pixels into mathematical paths and curves — a complex process requiring specialized algorithms. Our tool embeds the raster PNG inside an SVG container, which is a different operation with different use cases.
Use this converter when you need your PNG image in SVG format for compatibility with SVG-based tools, or when you want to apply SVG transformations like scaling, rotation, or positioning to your raster image within a larger SVG document.
File Size Considerations
The output SVG file will be slightly larger than the original PNG due to the SVG markup and Base64 encoding overhead (approximately 33% larger). This is normal and expected. The benefit is gaining SVG format compatibility, not file size reduction. Because all conversion happens locally in your browser, there is no fixed server-side upload limit — very large files may be limited by your device's available memory and browser capabilities.
Why Use Our PNG to SVG Converter?
Built for designers and developers who need to integrate raster PNG images into SVG-based workflows.
Quality Preserved
PNG data is embedded as-is with no re-compression. Your image quality remains perfectly preserved inside the SVG container.
Valid SVG Output
Output is valid SVG XML that can be opened in any SVG-compatible application, browser, or vector editing software.
Browser-Native Processing
All conversion happens in your browser. No PNG files ever leave your device — maximum privacy and security.
Batch PNG Processing
Convert multiple PNG files to SVG simultaneously. Process entire image collections for SVG workflow integration.
Instant Local Conversion
No waiting for uploads or server processing. Your PNG images convert to SVG instantly right in your browser.
SVG Transform Ready
Embedded images can be scaled, rotated, and positioned using SVG transformations within larger vector documents.
Frequently Asked Questions — PNG to SVG
Everything you need to know about converting PNG images to SVG format.