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Free SVG to PNG Converter - Convert SVG Files Online

Convert SVG vector graphics to PNG, JPG, or WebP raster images instantly. Upload an SVG file or paste SVG code, set custom dimensions and scale factors for retina displays, and choose your background color. Everything runs in your browser -- your files never leave your device.

Supports transparent backgrounds, 1x-4x scaling, and dimension presets for favicons and icons

SVG Input

SVG Code

Paste SVG markup, then click "Load SVG" to preview

How to Convert SVG to PNG

Upload or Paste SVG

Drag and drop an SVG file into the upload area, browse your files, or switch to code mode and paste SVG markup directly. The preview will show your SVG immediately.

Configure Output

Set your desired dimensions using presets (16px to 1024px) or custom values. Choose a scale factor for retina displays, pick your background color, and select an output format (PNG, JPG, or WebP).

Convert and Download

Click the convert button to generate your image. Preview the result side-by-side with the original SVG, then download your converted file with one click.

How SVG to PNG Conversion Works

SVG → Image() → Canvas → toBlob() → Download

This converter uses the browser's native rendering capabilities to convert SVG vector graphics into raster images. The entire process runs client-side in your browser with no server involvement.

Step 1: Parse SVG to extract viewBox and dimensionsStep 2: Create data URL from SVG contentStep 3: Load into Image element for browser renderingStep 4: Draw to Canvas at target dimensions (width x scale)Step 5: Export via canvas.toBlob() in chosen format

Key details about the conversion:

Vector to raster -- SVG uses mathematical shapes that scale infinitely, while PNG/JPG/WebP use a fixed pixel grid. Choose dimensions carefully for your use case.
Scale factors -- a 2x scale produces an image with 4 times the pixels, ensuring sharp rendering on retina displays where each CSS pixel maps to multiple physical pixels.
Transparency -- PNG and WebP support alpha transparency, preserving transparent areas from your SVG. JPG does not support transparency and fills transparent areas with the background color.
External resources -- SVGs referencing external fonts, images, or stylesheets may not render correctly since the browser cannot fetch these resources from a data URL context. Inline all resources for best results.

SVG vs PNG: When to Use Each

SVG (Vector)

Scales to any size without quality loss
Tiny file sizes for simple graphics
Editable with code or design tools
Best for: logos, icons, illustrations, charts

PNG (Raster)

Universal compatibility across all platforms
Supports transparency (alpha channel)
Required for social media, email, and favicons
Best for: sharing, app icons, email graphics

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my SVG file uploaded to a server?

No. All SVG processing happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your files are never uploaded, stored, or transmitted to any server. You can verify this by using the tool in offline mode after the page loads.

How do I keep a transparent background in my PNG?

Select "Transparent" in the background selector (this is the default). The PNG format supports transparency, so the converted image will preserve transparent areas. Note that JPG does not support transparency -- transparent areas will appear as the selected background color when using JPG format.

What are scale factors (1x, 2x, 3x, 4x)?

Scale factors multiply the output dimensions for high-density (retina/HiDPI) displays. A 100x100 SVG at 2x produces a 200x200 PNG that appears crisp on retina screens. Use 2x for standard retina, 3x for mobile retina (e.g., iPhone), and 4x for extra-sharp print or large displays.

What is the difference between SVG and PNG?

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is a vector format that uses mathematical descriptions of shapes, so it scales to any size without losing quality. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a raster format made of pixels, which can appear blurry when scaled up. SVGs are ideal for logos, icons, and illustrations, while PNGs are needed for web compatibility, social media, email, and applications that do not support SVG.

Can I convert SVG to JPG or WebP?

Yes. Use the output format selector to choose PNG (default, supports transparency), JPG (smaller file size, no transparency), or WebP (modern format with best compression and transparency support). WebP typically produces the smallest files with good quality.

Privacy Notice

This SVG converter runs entirely in your web browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your SVG files and code are never uploaded, stored, or processed on any server. All conversion, rendering, and file generation happens locally on your device. You can safely use this tool with proprietary or sensitive graphics.

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