How to Convert PNG to SVG — Quick & Free
Fast, instant PNG to SVG conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .png file and get .svg in seconds.
Batch Settings
Some metadata may not survive
Your PNG file may contain tEXt, iTXt, ICC metadata. SVG has limited or no support for these metadata types. Location data (GPS), camera settings, and color profiles may be stripped during conversion.
जब कोई तस्वीर धुंधली हो जाए या बड़े स्क्रीन पर फटी-फटी दिखे, तो समझ लीजिए कि PNG की अपनी सीमाएँ हैं। SVG फ़ाइल इससे अलग होती है — चाहे मोबाइल हो, प्रिंटर हो या किसी सरकारी पोर्टल का फ़ॉर्म, यह हर जगह साफ़ और तेज़ दिखती है। स्कूल के प्रमाणपत्र हों, दुकान का लोगो हो, या पंचायत स्तर पर बनाए जाने वाले नोटिस — SVG में बदलने के बाद इन्हें बार-बार नए सिरे से नहीं बनाना पड़ता। एक बार की मेहनत, बार-बार का काम।
- आधार-पैन जैसे दस्तावेज़ों में लगने वाले लोगो और मुहर को प्रिंट-तैयार बनाना
- WhatsApp पर भेजे गए स्कूल के नोटिस या परीक्षा-तालिका को साफ़ फ़ॉर्मेट में सहेजना
- राज्य सरकार के शैक्षिक PDF में इस्तेमाल होने वाले चित्र और चार्ट को दोबारा उपयोग के लायक बनाना
भारत में कई राज्य सरकारें अपने आधिकारिक फ़ॉर्म और प्रमाणपत्रों में वेक्टर-आधारित ग्राफ़िक्स को प्राथमिकता देने लगी हैं, क्योंकि ये DigiLocker और उमंग जैसे प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर बेहतर दिखते हैं। PNG को सीधे SVG में बदलने से दोबारा डिज़ाइन करने की ज़रूरत नहीं पड़ती।
About PNG to SVG Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert PNG to SVG online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .png file to CocoConvert, pick SVG as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency, making it perfect for graphics, logos, and screenshots. SVG is a vector format that uses XML to describe shapes mathematically — infinitely scalable with tiny file sizes. Converting between these two formats lets you optimize files for fast web delivery.
Full Name: PNG uses Portable Network Graphics, while SVG uses Scalable Vector Graphics. Compression: PNG uses Lossless, while SVG uses None (uncompressed). Transparency: PNG uses Yes, while SVG uses Yes.
Your PNG file is decoded and re-encoded as SVG. Converting PNG to SVG maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert PNG to SVG
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1. Upload PNG
Drop your .png file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select SVG
Choose .svg from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .svg file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PNG to SVG
Your PNG file is decoded and re-encoded as SVG.
Your PNG file is uploaded and the format is validated
The file content is decoded into its raw representation
The data is re-encoded in SVG format with optimal settings
The converted file is ready for download
PNG vs SVG — Detailed Comparison
| Feature | .PNG | .SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Portable Network Graphics | Scalable Vector Graphics |
| Compression | Lossless | None (uncompressed) |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Color Depth | 8 or 16 bits/channel (up to 48-bit color) | N/A (vector) |
| HDR Support | No | No |
| Typical File Size | 5–20 MB per photo, <1 MB for graphics | <1 KB–1 MB |
| Platform Support | Universal | Universal |
| Browser Support | Universal | Universal |
| Year Created | 1996 | 2001 |
| Open Standard | Yes | Yes |
Should You Convert PNG to SVG?
When to Convert
- ✓You need just the audio track from a video recording
- ✓You're creating a podcast or audio file from video content
- ✓You need a file that works in web browsers
- ✓You need maximum device and software compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PNG to SVG conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free PNG to SVG conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is PNG to SVG conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded PNG file and the converted SVG file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting PNG to SVG lose quality?
Converting PNG to SVG maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert SVG back to PNG?
Yes, CocoConvert supports SVG to PNG conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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