About this conversion
Convert SVG to PNG when you need a raster image. SVG is vector and scales infinitely, but every platform that doesn't support SVG (older email clients, some social media uploads, app store icons, OS taskbar shortcuts) needs a fixed-size raster. PNG is the safe universal output.
When this conversion is useful
- Generating app icons or favicons in specific pixel sizes
- Embedding a logo in an email signature where SVG isn't supported
- Posting graphics to a social platform that rejects SVG
- Using vector artwork in software (e.g., older Word, PowerPoint) that prefers raster
Quality and tradeoffs
Pick the output dimensions carefully. Once rasterised, the PNG can't be enlarged without quality loss. For multi-resolution exports, convert at the largest size you'll need plus 2× for retina displays.
Frequently asked questions
What size PNG should I export from SVG?
Match the largest place you'll use it, then double for retina displays. A 256×256 export covers most app-icon needs; 1024×1024 covers print and large web hero spots.
Will the PNG look as crisp as the SVG?
At the export size, yes. PNG renders pixel-perfect from the vector. But unlike SVG, you can't enlarge the PNG without blurring. Re-export from SVG when you need a different size.
Does SVG transparency carry over?
Yes. PNG has full alpha-channel support, so transparent SVG areas remain transparent in the output.