SVG Converter
SVG describes shapes rather than pixels, so it stays sharp at any size and is the correct format for logos, icons and diagrams. Converting a photograph to SVG traces it into vector shapes rather than extracting any -- the result is stylised artwork, not a faithful copy.
SVG at a glance
| Full name | Scalable Vector Graphics |
|---|---|
| Extension | .svg |
| MIME type | image/svg+xml |
| Compression | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes |
| Animation | Yes |
| Colours | Unlimited (vector) |
| Browser support | All modern browsers |
| Typical use | Logos, icons, illustrations, web graphics |
| Introduced | 2001 |
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SVG questions
Can I convert a photo to SVG?
It can be traced, not converted in the ordinary sense. Tracing approximates the photograph as coloured vector shapes, which looks posterised rather than photographic. SVG is the right format for logos, icons and diagrams, and the wrong one for a photograph.
Why does my SVG look different in different programs?
SVG is XML that each renderer interprets, and support for filters, blend modes, embedded fonts and CSS varies. Text is the usual culprit: a font present on your machine and absent on another silently reflows. Converting text to paths removes that risk.
At what size should I export an SVG to PNG?
At the largest size it will actually be displayed, then let the page scale it down. SVG has no inherent resolution, so the export dimensions are yours to choose; exporting small and scaling up throws away the whole advantage.
Is SVG safe to accept from other people?
Treat it with the caution you would give any file that can contain script, because SVG can. KoalaPic sanitises uploaded SVG before doing anything with it, stripping script and external references rather than rendering them.