Free PNG to SVG Vector Tracer

How the Vector Tracer Works

This tool uses ImageTracer.js, a robust JavaScript library that runs entirely in your browser. It analyzes the pixel data of your uploaded image, groups similar colors, detects edges, and fits smooth Bézier curves to those edges. The result is a scalable SVG that looks sharp at any size — unlike the original raster image, which pixelates when zoomed.

Why Privacy Matters for Vector Tracing

Most online converters upload your image to their server, process it there, and send back the SVG. That means your logo, client artwork, or confidential design leaves your device and sits on someone else's infrastructure. This tool does the opposite: everything happens locally. The image is read by the Canvas API, traced by JavaScript, and the SVG is generated in your browser's memory. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and the tool works even if you disconnect from the internet after the page loads.

Choosing the Right Settings

• Logos and icons: Use Monochrome or low color counts (2–8) with minimal blur (0–1). This produces clean, sharp paths with minimal file size.
• Illustrations and flat art: Use Color mode with 8–16 colors and slight blur (1–2) to smooth out anti-aliasing artifacts.
• Photos: Use Color mode with 16–32 colors and blur 1–2. Expect larger file sizes; consider increasing path simplification to reduce complexity.
• Path simplification: Higher values (5–10) reduce the number of anchor points, shrinking file size but potentially losing fine detail. Start low and increase only if the SVG is too large.

Using the Output

The generated SVG can be used anywhere vector graphics are accepted: websites (as an <img> or inline), print design, laser cutting, vinyl cutting (Cricut/Silhouette), and embroidery digitizing. Download the file or copy the markup and paste it directly into your HTML. Because the SVG is resolution-independent, it will look crisp on retina displays and scale to any size without quality loss.