Question 1

What is the difference between PNG and SVG?

Accepted Answer

PNG is a raster format — it stores pixels at a fixed resolution. SVG is a vector format — it stores mathematical descriptions of shapes that can scale to any size without losing quality. Converting PNG to SVG is useful when you need a scalable, resolution-independent version of an image.

Question 2

How does the PNG to SVG conversion work?

Accepted Answer

The tool uses the browser's Canvas API to sample the pixel colours of your image, then generates SVG rectangle elements that approximate the colour regions. This is a colour-tracing approach — best suited for logos, icons, and simple flat images rather than detailed photographs.

Question 3

Is my image uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. The entire conversion happens locally in your browser. Your image data never leaves your device — it is processed using the HTML5 Canvas API entirely client-side.

Question 4

What is the Detail Level slider?

Accepted Answer

The Detail Level controls how finely the image is sampled. A lower setting produces larger colour blocks and a smaller SVG file — good for abstract logos. A higher setting produces finer colour reproduction but a larger SVG file — better for complex images. Experiment to find the right balance for your image.

Question 5

What file types can I convert?

Accepted Answer

The tool accepts PNG, JPEG, and WebP images. For best results with SVG tracing, use flat-colour PNG images such as logos and icons.

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