PNG to SVG Converter

Transform raster images into SVG format using two distinct approaches: embed your image as base64 within an SVG container, or trace pixel art into individual colored rectangles. This flexibility handles everything from photographs to retro game sprites.

The Embed mode advantage

Embedding wraps your PNG, JPG, or WebP image inside an SVG container as base64-encoded data. This preserves every pixel of the original image while giving you SVG benefits like scalability and easy manipulation through code. Embedded SVGs work perfectly for photographs, complex illustrations, and detailed designs where perfect quality matters more than file reduction.

Pixel Trace for art and icons

Pixel Trace converts small images into colored rectangles, one per pixel. This creates a true vector representation ideal for pixel art, retro graphics, and simple icons. Because each pixel becomes a separate SVG element, output files grow quickly with image size. This mode works best for images under 64×64 pixels—larger images produce unwieldy SVG code.

When to use each approach

Choose Embed for any image where you want the original quality preserved. Use Pixel Trace when you need actual vector art from small, low-resolution pixel graphics. Both modes run entirely in your browser with no uploads or server processing.

Design system integration

Embedded SVGs integrate smoothly into responsive layouts and scale without quality loss. Pixel-traced artwork becomes editable vector code you can customize, animate, or optimize further.