PNG to SVG Converter

Tracing vs embedding

Vector paths (traced) turns each color region of your PNG into an outlined path, which gives a true vector: sharp at any size, editable and cuttable. Embedded image (not vector) just places the PNG inside an SVG file; it stays pixels. Only use embedding when a program insists on an .svg file but you don't need to scale or edit it.

Transparency

Fully transparent pixels are traced as empty space: no shape is drawn there, so the SVG's background stays transparent and the logo sits on any color. Soft, semi-transparent edges (anti-aliasing, shadows) are grouped with the nearest color, which may leave a thin halo; if you see one, reduce Colors or raise Detail slightly. In Black and white only mode, transparent areas count as white.

Color count and detail

Set Colors to roughly the number of colors in your design, plus one or two for anti-aliased edges. Too few merges parts of the logo; too many creates slivers along edges. Detail trades smoothness against accuracy: lower for clean curves on simple logos, higher for small text and intricate shapes. Tracing resolution controls how many pixels are analysed; raise it for small text or fine lines, at the cost of time.

Cleaning up the result

• Raise Remove specks smaller than to delete stray dots.
• If edges look jagged, start from a larger PNG; tracing a 64 px icon can't invent smooth curves.
• Open the SVG in Inkscape, Illustrator or Figma to delete or merge shapes; each color is a separate path.
• Keep the file light for the web: the footer shows the size and path count.