PNG to SVG Converter: Trace Images to Vector

Convert PNG Images to SVG Vectors

Transform PNG logos, icons, and line art into scalable SVG vectors. The Potrace algorithm traces raster pixels into clean vector paths that scale to any size without pixelation. All processing happens in your browser, no server upload required.

How to Use

1. Drop a PNG image onto the converter or click to browse
2. Select SVG as the output format from the dropdown
3. Adjust trace settings: threshold, detail, and color mode
4. Click Convert to SVG
5. Download the traced SVG file

Trace Settings

• Threshold (0-255): controls the black/white cutoff. Lower values trace fewer paths, higher values capture more detail.
• Detail (0-10): higher values preserve more fine detail but produce larger SVGs with more path points.
• Color Mode: B&W traces a single path. Color mode posterizes the image into 2-8 color levels, each becoming a separate path.
• Colors (2-8): in Color mode, controls how many color levels to separate the image into.

Common Use Cases

Vectorize a logo

Upload a PNG logo and convert it to SVG. The vector output scales to any size for print, web, or merchandise without losing quality.

Create SVG icons from raster sources

Convert hand-drawn or scanned icons to SVG paths. Edit the paths in Illustrator or Inkscape to refine the shapes.

Prepare images for CNC or laser cutting

SVG paths can be imported into CNC and laser cutting software. Trace your design to SVG first, then export the paths for manufacturing.