About this tool
This converter draws your SVG onto an HTML canvas at the size you choose, then exports that canvas as a PNG file. Everything happens locally in your browser — the SVG is never uploaded anywhere.
How to use the SVG to PNG Converter
- Choose an SVG file from your device.
- Set the output width and height — aspect ratio locks by default so it scales proportionally.
- Download the PNG once the preview looks right.
Worked example
Load an SVG whose viewBox is 0 0 400 300 and no width or height. The tool reads 400 × 300 as the starting size, an aspect ratio of 400 ÷ 300 = 1.333. With lock aspect ratio ticked, type 1200 in Width and the height becomes 1200 ÷ 1.333 = 900, so the PNG is 1200 × 900 pixels and stays sharp because the SVG is redrawn at that size.
Common use cases
- Getting a PNG version of a logo or icon for an app or platform that doesn't accept SVG
- Attaching a vector graphic to an email or document that requires a raster image format
- Exporting an SVG at a specific pixel size for a website favicon, social media image, or app icon
Choosing the right output size
Since SVG is resolution-independent, there's no single "correct" size to convert at — pick dimensions based on where the PNG will actually be used. For a website favicon, something like 512×512 covers most cases with room to downscale later; for a print or large-display use, export significantly larger than the final display size to avoid any visible pixelation, since a PNG's sharpness is fixed at export time and can't be improved afterward.
Things to watch out for
Very complex SVGs with embedded fonts, filters, or external image references may not render identically to how they appear in a dedicated vector editor, since browser SVG rendering has some limitations compared to specialized design software. If the converted PNG looks different than expected, opening the SVG directly in your browser first (most browsers display SVG files natively) is a good way to confirm what the source actually contains before converting.
When to use SVG and when to use PNG
SVG is a vector format, so it stays sharp at any size and is usually small for logos and icons. PNG is a raster format made of pixels. Convert to PNG when a site, app or document does not accept SVG, or when you need a fixed-size image for social media and email. Export at least twice the display size for sharp results on high-density screens, and keep the original SVG for future edits.
Frequently asked questions
SVG is a vector format that not every app or platform accepts — many email clients, older image viewers, and some upload forms only accept raster formats like PNG. Converting gives you a version that works everywhere SVG might not.
Not if you export at a large enough size. SVG is resolution-independent, so it always looks sharp — but once converted to PNG, that sharpness is fixed at whatever pixel dimensions you chose. Export larger than you think you need if the PNG will be displayed at a large size or printed.
Yes — PNG supports transparency, so any transparent areas in the original SVG stay transparent in the converted PNG.