Choosing between SVG and PNG depends on what you're building. Here's a practical breakdown to help you decide.
When to Use SVG
- Logos and icons — SVG stays sharp on retina screens and at any size
- Illustrations — smaller file sizes than high-res PNGs
- Animations — CSS and JS can animate SVG natively
- Responsive design — SVG scales fluidly without multiple breakpoints
When to Use PNG
- Photographs — PNG preserves full color depth and detail
- Complex textures — gradients, noise, and photographic detail are raster-only
- Browser compatibility — PNG works everywhere, SVG has modern limits
The Best of Both Worlds
Use convertsvg.net to turn PNG into SVG when you need scalability. Keep your originals as PNG for editing. The vector output is perfect for web, print, and cutting machines.