RastaVec
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PNG to SVG · free browser converter

Free PNG to SVG Converter

Turn PNG logos, icons and illustrations into editable SVG paths. RastaVec traces your image on your device, so the original PNG is not sent to a conversion server.

  • Transparent PNG support
  • Compare the vector with your original
  • No account or watermark

Drop a PNG image here

Or choose a file to open RastaVec and start tracing automatically. Your image stays in this browser.

Local processing · 64 MiB, 40 megapixels and 16,384 px per side maximum
How to convert a PNG

Three clear steps.

The editor starts with an automatic trace, then lets you review and refine the SVG before export.

01 · CHOOSE

Select your PNG

Drop an image above or choose it from your device. Transparency and the original pixels are read locally.

02 · TRACE

Review the suggested vector

RastaVec analyzes shapes and color, chooses starting settings, and measures the visible difference.

03 · EXPORT

Refine and download

Compare the result with the PNG, adjust the trace if needed, and export an SVG for your next tool.

A good fit for crisp artwork

What to expect when tracing a PNG

PNG is commonly used for interface icons, logos, sprites and illustrations with sharp edges or transparent backgrounds. RastaVec keeps transparent areas transparent and turns visible color regions into editable vector shapes.

A vector is an approximation of the raster artwork. Clean edges and a modest palette usually produce simpler paths; soft shading or noise can add detail. The side-by-side preview and difference measurement help you decide whether a trace is ready to use.

  • PNG transparency is preserved in the vector output.
  • Exported SVG contains vector geometry rather than a PNG hidden inside the file.
  • You can continue editing the SVG in RastaVec or a compatible vector editor.
Real project samples

See the vector output.

These examples show how RastaVec handles both small pixel art and larger illustrations. Open the editor to try your own image.

Original 21 by 21 pixel swordPNG original
Editable pixel-grid SVG swordSVG output
Pixel sword · 21 × 210.00% difference
Original bear illustrationPNG original
Vectorized bear illustrationSVG output
Bear illustration · 154 × 1320.74% difference
Original bat illustrationPNG original
Vectorized bat illustrationSVG output
Bat illustration · 256 × 2562.71% difference
PNG to SVG questions

Quick answers.

Is the PNG to SVG converter free?

Yes. You can use RastaVec in the browser without an account or a watermark. The project is open source; desktop and command-line builds are also available.

Does RastaVec keep a PNG's transparent background?

Yes. RastaVec reads the PNG alpha channel and can preserve transparent areas in the SVG. Check the preview for your specific artwork before exporting.

Is my PNG uploaded anywhere?

No. The browser editor runs the conversion locally with WebAssembly. Your selected image is handed from this page to the editor through temporary same-origin browser storage, then removed when the editor opens it.

Does the SVG contain real editable paths?

Yes. RastaVec traces the visible artwork into vector shapes and paths; it does not just wrap the original PNG in an SVG file.

Can I open the SVG in Figma, Illustrator or Inkscape?

The exported SVG uses standard vector markup and can be opened in common SVG editors. Fine-tune the result in RastaVec first if a particular tool needs simpler shapes.

Ready to vectorize a PNG?

Start a local trace, compare the output, then take your SVG with you.

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