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Easily convert any image format to SVG using a free online converter
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Do you need to convert an image into a vector graphic? Whether your image is a JPEG, PNG, BMP, or some other format, you can convert it to an SVG (scalable vector graphics) file for free using an online converter. This wikiHow article will teach you how to convert any image file to SVG on your Windows PC or Mac, with expert tips from computer and tech specialist Luigi Oppido.

Quick Steps

  1. Go to www.adobe.com/express/feature/image/convert/svg in a web browser.
  2. Login to your Adobe account.
  3. Click Upload your photo.
  4. Drag and drop your image.
  5. Click Download .
Method 1
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Using Adobe's Online Converter

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  1. Go to https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/image/convert/svg in a web browser. Adobe's free online image converter makes it easy to convert an image to SVG without downloading software.
    • You will need to sign in to an Adobe account to use the tool, but it's free. Just click Sign In to log in now.
    • If you don't have an Adobe account, you'll be prompted to create one.
    • Computer and tech specialist Luigi Oppido warns against using other conversion websites that don't require a secure log-in, especially if your files contain personal information like bank account or social security numbers.
  2. Click the Upload your photo button, then drag and drop the image you want to convert to the box. Alternatively, you can click the center of the box to open a file browser and select your image.
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  3. This downloads the converted SVG file to your default downloads folder .
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Using Online-Convert

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  1. Go to https://image.online-convert.com/convert-to-svg in your web browser. This free website can convert just about any type of image file to the SVG (.svg) format.
    • It's best to only use third-party converters like this one if your image doesn't contain personal information.
  2. It’s the gray button near the center of the page. This opens your computer’s file browser.
    • If the image you want to convert is somewhere on the web, click the down-arrow next to the button, then choose From URL instead.
    • You can also find other upload options on the down-arrow menu, including the ability to select an image from Dropbox and Google Drive.
  3. The file is now ready to be converted.
  4. This converts the file to a ".svg" file. After a few seconds, the image will be saved to your Downloads folder by default.
    • If prompted, click Save to start the download.
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Using CreativeFabrica

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  1. Go to https://www.creativefabrica.com/studio/features/vectorize-image/ in a web browser. This is another online image converter that can convert your images into full-color vector graphics (SVG) for free.
    • Only use online converters like this one if the image you're converting doesn't contain any personal or sensitive information.
  2. It's the green button in the center of the page. This opens the vectorizer app in a separate window.
  3. You can drag and drop an image into the bar at the top. Alternatively, you can click the purple box in the upper-right corner that says Pick image to vectorize , select an image, and click Open .
    • Allow a few minutes for the image to vectorize.
  4. It's the purple button at the top. This downloads the image in SVG format to your Downloads folder.
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      1. Go to https://image.online-convert.com .
      2. Click Convert to SVG .
      3. Click Browse…
      4. Select the image and click Open .
      5. Click Convert file .
      6. Download the file.

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