SVG to PNG Converter
Convert SVG files to PNG images at custom dimensions using the browser Canvas API.
SVG to PNG converter turns any SVG file into a PNG image at custom width and height. Upload or paste your SVG, set the output dimensions, and download the PNG. All conversion happens in the browser using the Canvas API. No file is uploaded to any server. Supports any valid SVG including icons, illustrations, and logos.
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SVG files only · Max 5 MB
Conversion happens in your browser. No file is uploaded to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why convert SVG to PNG?
- SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is ideal for logos and icons that need to scale without pixelation. PNG is a raster format supported by all image viewers, email clients, and document tools. Convert to PNG when embedding a graphic in Word, PowerPoint, or email clients that do not support SVG.
- Can I set custom dimensions for the PNG output?
- Yes. Enter the target width and height in pixels before converting. The tool renders the SVG at those dimensions using the Canvas API. For best quality, set the width at least 2x the display size to account for high-DPI screens.
- Does SVG to PNG conversion lose quality?
- SVG is vector-based and resolution-independent. PNG is raster and resolution-fixed. Converting at low resolution will result in a pixelated PNG. Always set the output size larger than the intended display size. For a 200px logo displayed at 100px, export at 400px or higher for retina clarity.
- Is the SVG file uploaded to a server?
- No. The SVG is read from your local file system and rendered into a Canvas element entirely within your browser. No data is transmitted to any server. You can use this tool offline after loading the page.
- What SVG features are supported?
- Standard SVG elements including paths, shapes, text, gradients, and transforms are supported. Complex SVGs using external fonts or linked images may not render correctly without those resources. Inline styles and embedded base64 images work fully.
What is SVG to PNG conversion?
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML-based format for two-dimensional graphics. SVG files describe shapes mathematically, so they scale to any size without loss of quality. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a raster format that stores pixel data at a fixed resolution.
Converting SVG to PNG is needed when the target environment does not support SVG natively. Older email clients, Microsoft Office documents, and certain CMS platforms require raster images instead of SVG.
How the SVG to PNG converter works
The tool reads your SVG file using the FileReader API. An HTML Image element is created with the SVG content as a data URL source. Once the image loads, the tool draws it onto an offscreen Canvas at the specified dimensions. The Canvas exports the pixel data as a PNG using toDataURL, which triggers a download.
All of this happens within the browser's rendering engine. The output matches what you would see viewing the SVG in a browser.
Choosing SVG or PNG
SVG scales without quality loss. Use SVG for logos, icons in UI kits, and illustrations in responsive layouts where the graphic appears at multiple sizes. SVG files are smaller than high-resolution PNGs for simple graphics. SVG is also editable as text, making it easy to change colours and sizes programmatically.
Use PNG when the target application does not support SVG. Also choose PNG when the graphic needs a transparent background for compositing in a photo editor. PNG supports transparency through an alpha channel, making it the preferred raster format for logos with irregular shapes.
Tips for best output quality
- Set the output dimensions at 2x or 3x the display size for high-DPI (Retina) screens. A 100px icon displayed on a Retina screen should be exported at 200px or 300px.
- If the SVG has a fixed viewBox, the output will scale within those proportions. Change the width and height to your target, and the converter will maintain the aspect ratio.
- For SVGs using custom fonts, embed the font as a base64 data URI inside the SVG before converting. External font references may not resolve correctly in the Canvas renderer.
- For icons with transparent backgrounds, PNG is the right output format. JPEG does not support transparency and will fill the background with white.