Transparent PNG to SVG
Convert a transparent PNG to SVG
CleanVector traces a transparent PNG into a scalable SVG that keeps the subject's cutout shape instead of baking in a background. It is ideal for logos, icons, stickers, and silhouettes that need to sit on any background.
Use it when your PNG already has a transparent background and you need an editable vector that scales cleanly. The same conversion also produces an EPS export when the backend can generate one.
- ✓ 3 free exports every day
- ✓ SVG and EPS downloads
- ✓ No credit card required
Try it now — no signup needed
Convert one PNG or JPG to a clean SVG right here. An account is optional for saved history, EPS, and stock metadata.
Drop a PNG or JPG here or click to choose
PNG or JPG, max 5MB
Practical workflow
- 1
Use a PNG with real transparency
The cleaner the alpha cutout, the cleaner the traced shape. Flat subjects on transparent backgrounds work best.
- 2
Trace in the browser
Convert below with no account, then adjust threshold, smoothing, color, and invert so the cutout edges look right.
- 3
Download SVG and EPS
Preview the vector cutout, then download SVG for web and EPS for print or stock submission.
What it helps with
- Keep the subject's shape instead of converting the background into a solid block.
- Produce a single-color or two-tone vector that drops onto any background.
- Check anchor count and SVG size to confirm the cutout is clean enough to edit.
Good source images still matter
Sharp alpha edges trace better than soft, feathered, or semi-transparent edges.
Flat icons, logos, and silhouettes are stronger candidates than detailed photo cutouts.
Soft shadows and gradients may need cleanup in a vector editor after conversion.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it keep the transparent background?
- Yes. CleanVector traces the subject's cutout shape and keeps the transparency, instead of baking the background into a solid block.
- What if my PNG has a white background instead of a transparent one?
- A solid white background gets traced as a filled shape. Remove the background first so the PNG has real transparency, otherwise the background becomes part of the vector.
- Why are the edges of my cutout rough?
- Sharp alpha edges trace best. Soft, feathered, or semi-transparent edges and drop shadows can look rough — adjust the threshold and smoothing, or clean them up in a vector editor.
- Is it free, and do I get EPS too?
- Yes to both. You get 3 free exports a day, then 1 credit each, and every conversion can also produce an EPS export alongside the SVG.