Preview and convert SVG files without uploading them

What SVG Tools is for

SVG Tools is useful when you have vector artwork and need a simpler way to preview or export it. SVG is a scalable vector format, while formats like PNG and JPG are regular pixel-based image formats.

• Open and preview SVG files.
• Inspect vector artwork before using it in another project.
• Export SVG artwork to common image formats where supported.
• Create PNG versions of SVG logos, icons, or drawings.
• Prepare SVG artwork for documents, websites, presentations, or image workflows.
• Work locally without uploading SVG files to an online converter.

What is an SVG file?

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics. Instead of storing an image as fixed pixels, an SVG stores shapes, paths, text, colors, and layout instructions. That makes SVG useful for logos and icons because the artwork can scale up or down without the same kind of pixelation you get from a small JPG or PNG.

How to preview an SVG in Grafiq

1. Open SVG Tools.
   In Grafiq, open More → SVG Tools.
2. Open an SVG file.
   Choose the SVG file you want to inspect.
3. Check the preview.
   Review the rendered artwork to make sure it looks like the expected logo, icon, drawing, or graphic.
4. Zoom or resize the preview if needed.
   Use available preview controls to inspect the artwork more closely.
5. Export if needed.
   If you need a normal image file, export the SVG to a supported image format.

How to convert an SVG to PNG

1. Open SVG Tools.
   Open More → SVG Tools.
2. Choose the SVG file.
   Select the SVG artwork you want to convert.
3. Check the preview.
   Confirm that the SVG renders correctly before exporting.
4. Choose PNG output.
   Pick PNG when you want a widely supported image format, especially for logos, icons, or artwork that may need transparency.
5. Choose the export size if available.
   Use a larger size if you need the PNG for high-resolution display, printing, or editing.
6. Export the file.
   Save the converted PNG as a new file.
7. Review the export.
   Open the PNG and check edges, transparency, color, and size.

When to use PNG, JPG, or SVG

• Use SVG when you want scalable vector artwork, logos, icons, or web graphics.
• Use PNG when you want a normal image file with clean edges or transparency support.
• Use JPG when you want a normal photo-style image and do not need transparency.

Good uses for SVG Tools

• Open and preview SVG files.
• Inspect vector artwork before using it in another project.
• Export SVG artwork to common image formats where supported.
• Create PNG versions of SVG logos, icons, or drawings.
• Use OCR on macOS where supported.
• Prepare SVG artwork for documents, websites, presentations, or image workflows.
• Work locally without uploading SVG files to an online converter.

Tips for better SVG exports

• Export at a larger size if the image will be used in a large layout.
• Use PNG for graphics with transparency.
• Use JPG only when transparency is not needed.
• Check small icons at the size where they will actually be used.
• Keep the original SVG file as the editable source artwork.
• Export a new copy instead of replacing the original.

What to watch out for

• SVG OCR is available on macOS only. It is not available in the Windows version.
• Some SVG files may render differently depending on fonts, filters, masks, or advanced SVG features.
• If an SVG uses a font that is not installed, text may appear differently.
• JPG does not preserve transparency.
• Exporting SVG to PNG or JPG turns vector artwork into pixels.
• Very complex SVG files may take longer to preview or export.
• Always keep the original SVG if you may need to edit or scale the artwork later.