SVG
Scalable Vector GraphicsResolution-independent illustrations
- Family
- Vectors
- MIME
- image/svg+xml
Upload a SVG file, choose an output such as BMP, DOC, GIF or ICO, and download the result. SVG describes shapes, paths and text as XML, so it scales to any size without losing sharpness.
A SVG source is XML vector artwork made from paths, shapes, paint, text, and optional embedded assets. Its useful destination depends on which stored properties the receiving workflow actually consumes.
Working with a related format? See the ways to convert AI files and the ways to convert EPS files.
Resolution-independent illustrations
Start with the exact editor, player, reader, browser, device, or publishing service that must accept the result.
The value in vector artwork is that paths, shapes, fills, and text stay editable and scale cleanly. Once rasterized, that editability is gone and the artwork is locked to one pixel grid.
XML vector artwork made from paths, shapes, paint, text, and optional embedded assets
Tracing a bitmap produces approximate paths rather than restoring original geometry; fonts and filters may render differently.
Zoom far in and inspect path smoothness, text, viewBox, clipping, and external references.
These direct SVG links lead to useful source and destination workflows.