{"id":3908,"date":"2026-02-21T11:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T11:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/?p=3908"},"modified":"2026-02-21T11:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T11:38:37","slug":"how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn an Image Into an SVG"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#What_Is_an_SVG_and_Why_Does_It_Matter\" >What Is an SVG and Why Does It Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#When_Does_Vectorization_Work_Well\" >When Does Vectorization Work Well?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#Method_1_Inkscape_Free_Desktop\" >Method 1: Inkscape (Free, Desktop)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#Method_2_Adobe_Illustrator_Professional\" >Method 2: Adobe Illustrator (Professional)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#Method_3_Free_Online_Tools\" >Method 3: Free Online Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#Tips_for_Better_Conversion_Results\" >Tips for Better Conversion Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#Understanding_SVG_Structure\" >Understanding SVG Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iamvector.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-an-image-into-an-svg\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Quick Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vectorization<\/strong>\u00a0is the process of converting a raster image (PNG, JPG) into a scalable SVG.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best free tool is&nbsp;<strong>Inkscape&#8217;s &#8220;Trace Bitmap&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;feature \u2014 powerful and fully free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adobe Illustrator&#8217;s Image Trace<\/strong>\u00a0is the professional standard for complex photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For quick online conversion:\u00a0<strong>Vectorizer.io<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Adobe Express<\/strong>\u00a0work well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SVGs scale infinitely without losing quality \u2014 perfect for logos, icons, and web graphics.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever tried to resize a logo and ended up with a blurry mess, you already understand why SVG files matter. Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) are built from mathematical paths rather than pixels \u2014 meaning they stay razor-sharp at any size, from a business card to a billboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers every practical method to convert a raster image (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP) into an SVG, from completely free tools to professional software. I&#8217;ll also explain when vectorization works well and when it doesn&#8217;t, so you don&#8217;t waste time on images that won&#8217;t convert cleanly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_SVG_and_Why_Does_It_Matter\"><\/span>What Is an SVG and Why Does It Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SVG stands for&nbsp;<strong>Scalable Vector Graphics<\/strong>. Unlike raster formats like JPG or PNG \u2014 which store images as a fixed grid of colored pixels \u2014 SVGs store shapes, paths, and curves as mathematical instructions. The result is a file that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scales infinitely<\/strong>\u00a0without quality loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Has tiny file sizes<\/strong>\u00a0for simple graphics like logos and icons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is editable<\/strong>\u00a0in design tools or even a text editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is natively supported<\/strong>\u00a0in all modern web browsers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can be animated<\/strong>\u00a0with CSS or JavaScript<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/SVG2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W3C SVG specification<\/a>, SVG is an XML-based markup language for describing 2D vector graphics. It&#8217;s been a web standard since 1999 and is now supported by every major browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of converting a raster image into an SVG is called&nbsp;<strong>vectorization<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>tracing<\/strong>. Software analyzes the pixels in your image and attempts to reconstruct them as vector paths. Results vary dramatically depending on the image type \u2014 more on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Does_Vectorization_Work_Well\"><\/span>When Does Vectorization Work Well?<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all images convert cleanly. Vectorization works best on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Logos and icons<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 especially those with flat colors and clean edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Line art and sketches<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 black-and-white drawings with distinct outlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple illustrations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cartoon-style artwork with limited color palettes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text and typography<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 bold, high-contrast lettering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clip art and icons<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 simple shapes with solid fills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It works&nbsp;<em>poorly<\/em>&nbsp;on complex photographs, gradients, fine textures, or any image with continuous tone. Converting a landscape photo to SVG will produce thousands of tiny, jagged shapes \u2014 not a useful result. For photographs, SVG is generally the wrong format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Inkscape_Free_Desktop\"><\/span>Method 1: Inkscape (Free, Desktop)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inkscape.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inkscape<\/a>&nbsp;is a free, open-source vector graphics editor and the best free option for serious vectorization. Its &#8220;Trace Bitmap&#8221; feature is surprisingly powerful, rivaling paid tools for logos and line art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 Download and Install Inkscape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inkscape.org\/release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inkscape.org\/release<\/a>&nbsp;and download the installer for your OS (Windows, Mac, or Linux). It&#8217;s completely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 Open Your Image<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to&nbsp;<strong>File \u2192 Import<\/strong>&nbsp;(or simply drag your PNG\/JPG onto the canvas). The image will appear as a raster object on the canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 Open Trace Bitmap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the image selected, navigate to&nbsp;<strong>Path \u2192 Trace Bitmap<\/strong>&nbsp;(Shift+Alt+B). A dialog panel will open on the right side of your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 Choose Your Trace Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For logos with a few flat colors, use&nbsp;<strong>Colors<\/strong>&nbsp;mode with a color count matching your artwork. For line art or black-and-white images, use&nbsp;<strong>Brightness Cutoff<\/strong>. Click&nbsp;<strong>Apply<\/strong>&nbsp;to run the trace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 Remove the Original and Save<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vector copy is placed on top of your raster original. Select and delete the original raster image underneath, then go to&nbsp;<strong>File \u2192 Save As<\/strong>&nbsp;and choose&nbsp;<strong>Plain SVG<\/strong>&nbsp;as your format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before tracing, increase your image resolution. In Inkscape, right-click the image and choose\u00a0<strong>Image Properties<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a higher DPI source image produces cleaner vector paths with less noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Adobe_Illustrator_Professional\"><\/span>Method 2: Adobe Illustrator (Professional)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have access to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/illustrator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Illustrator<\/a>, its\u00a0<strong>Image Trace<\/strong>\u00a0feature is the industry standard. It handles complex artwork with more nuance than Inkscape and provides fine-grained control over path simplification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 Place Your Image<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Illustrator and go to&nbsp;<strong>File \u2192 Place<\/strong>&nbsp;to embed your raster image. Select it with the Selection tool (V).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 Open Image Trace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the top toolbar, click&nbsp;<strong>Image Trace<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 or go to&nbsp;<strong>Window \u2192 Image Trace<\/strong>&nbsp;to open the full panel with all settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 Choose a Preset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Preset dropdown, pick one that matches your image:&nbsp;<strong>High Fidelity Photo<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Low Fidelity Photo<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>3 Colors<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>6 Colors<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Shades of Gray<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>Black and White Logo<\/strong>&nbsp;are the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 Expand and Clean Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click&nbsp;<strong>Expand<\/strong>&nbsp;in the toolbar to convert the trace result into editable vector paths. Use the Direct Selection tool (A) to delete unwanted paths or fix rough edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 Export as SVG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to&nbsp;<strong>File \u2192 Export \u2192 Export As<\/strong>, choose SVG format, and click&nbsp;<strong>Export<\/strong>. In the SVG Options dialog, choose&nbsp;<strong>SVG 1.1<\/strong>&nbsp;for broadest compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Free_Online_Tools\"><\/span>Method 3: Free Online Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a quick conversion without installing software, several browser-based tools do a solid job for simple images:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 Vectorizer.io<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vectorizer.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vectorizer.io<\/a>&nbsp;uses AI-powered tracing to convert images to SVG directly in your browser. Upload a PNG or JPG, and it returns a downloadable SVG within seconds. It handles logos and icons well. Free for small images; paid plans for larger files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 Adobe Express SVG Converter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe&#8217;s free online tool at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/express\/feature\/image\/convert\/svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adobe.com\/express<\/a>&nbsp;offers a straightforward PNG-to-SVG conversion. Adobe accounts are free, and the interface is clean and beginner-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 SVGConvert.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/svgconvert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SVGConvert.com<\/a>\u00a0handles multiple file formats and doesn&#8217;t require an account. Good for quick batch conversions of simple artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pro tip:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online tools are convenient, but they upload your files to a third-party server. For confidential logos or branded assets, use a local desktop tool like Inkscape instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comparing Your Options<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tool<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cost<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skill Level<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Quality<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Privacy Safe<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Inkscape<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intermediate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Excellent<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Adobe Illustrator<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~$21\/mo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Advanced<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Vectorizer.io<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free \/ Paid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beginner<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Good<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Uploads to server<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Adobe Express<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beginner<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Good<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cloud-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>SVGConvert.com<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beginner<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Moderate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Uploads to server<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Better_Conversion_Results\"><\/span>Tips for Better Conversion Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start with a high-resolution source.<\/strong>&nbsp;The higher the pixel density of your original image, the more detail the tracing algorithm has to work with. Aim for at least 300 DPI for logos and icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increase contrast before tracing.<\/strong>&nbsp;Use any photo editor (even the free&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIMP<\/a>) to boost contrast and sharpen edges before running a trace. Soft, blurry images produce messy vector output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use a white background for logos.<\/strong>&nbsp;Remove any transparent or colored background first. Trace against a clean white background so the algorithm doesn&#8217;t pick up background noise as separate paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simplify after tracing.<\/strong>&nbsp;Both Inkscape and Illustrator have path simplification tools (<strong>Path \u2192 Simplify<\/strong>&nbsp;in Inkscape) that reduce the number of nodes without visibly changing the shape. This results in smaller, cleaner SVG files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manually fix problem areas.<\/strong>&nbsp;No auto-trace is perfect. For professional work, zoom in and use the node editor to clean up jagged curves, stray anchor points, and rough corners after tracing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_SVG_Structure\"><\/span>Understanding SVG Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason SVGs are so powerful is that they&#8217;re plain text files. You can open any SVG in a text editor and see the underlying XML. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Web\/SVG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDN SVG documentation<\/a>&nbsp;is the best free reference for understanding SVG elements, attributes, and how they&#8217;re structured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple circle in SVG looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\"&gt;\n  &lt;circle cx=\"50\" cy=\"50\" r=\"40\"\n          fill=\"#c8520a\" stroke=\"#1a1209\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/&gt;\n&lt;\/svg&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This transparency is one of SVG&#8217;s biggest advantages \u2014 designers and developers can inspect, modify, and optimize SVG code directly. Tools like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jakearchibald.github.io\/svgomg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SVGOMG<\/a>\u00a0can reduce SVG file sizes by 60\u201380% by stripping unnecessary metadata and optimizing paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771671692878\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I convert a photo (JPG) to SVG?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Technically yes, but the results are often not useful. Photo vectorization creates thousands of tiny polygon shapes that recreate the photo&#8217;s colors but lose the clean scalability that makes SVG valuable. For photographs, JPG or WebP are the right formats. Reserve SVG for logos, icons, and illustrations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771672226133\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will the SVG look exactly like my original image?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For simple, flat-color artwork, very close \u2014 often indistinguishable. For complex or detailed artwork, some simplification will occur. The quality depends heavily on the source image and the tracing settings you use. Expect to do some manual cleanup for professional results.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771672261707\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between a raster and a vector image?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A raster image (JPG, PNG, GIF) is made of a fixed grid of pixels. Zoom in far enough and you&#8217;ll see individual colored squares. A vector image (SVG, AI, EPS) is made of mathematical shapes. No matter how much you zoom in or scale up, the edges remain perfectly sharp.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771672336739\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I embed an SVG in a website?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use an\u00a0<code>&lt;img><\/code>\u00a0tag just like any other image, or paste the SVG code directly into your HTML for full CSS and JavaScript control. The MDN guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Learn\/HTML\/Multimedia_and_embedding\/Adding_vector_graphics_to_the_Web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adding SVGs to the web<\/a>\u00a0covers all the methods in detail.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771672375033\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Inkscape really free? 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