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.