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PNG vs SVG

Choose PNG for screenshots, logos, anything with sharp edges or transparency. Choose SVG for logos, icons, diagrams. Both compress the same way; the difference is compatibility and ecosystem.

PNGSVG
CompressionLosslessLossless
Transparency✓✓
Animation-✓
HDR--
Metadata✓-
Open / royalty-free✓✓
Defined byW3CW3C
Since19962001
Best forscreenshots, logos, anything with sharp edges or transparencylogos, icons, diagrams

PNG

Lossless with transparency. The safe default for screenshots, logos and UI.

SVG

Vector graphics as text. Infinitely scalable, editable, tiny for logos and icons.

Questions

PNG or SVG: which is smaller?

It depends on the content; see our measured benchmarks on the conversion pages.

Can I convert PNG to SVG?

Not on this site yet.

And SVG to PNG?

Yes, as well.