JPG to SVG Changing Raster Photos to Vector Graphics

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Scalable Vector Graphics — the SVG format — is fundamentally distinct from JPG. Whereas JPG saves photos as a pixel grid, SVG saves images as geometric descriptions of paths and colors. This means SVG files can be displayed at any size — from a small icon to a large banner — without any loss of sharpness.

Converting JPG to SVG is a process known as image vectorization, and it is especially useful for logos and clean graphics.

When converting JPG to SVG, it is important to know what happens. JPG files are a raster image — a fixed grid of dots. SVG files are a scalable image — a set of mathematical instructions that applications displays as the graphic.

This works extremely well for uncomplicated graphics with defined shapes and minimal colors — logos, icons, silhouettes and flat artwork. Results are poor for detailed photographs with complex gradients.

For professional here results, Illustrator's Image Trace feature gives the most control. Load the image in Illustrator, click the graphic, open the Image Trace settings and pick an appropriate preset.

Try alljpgconverters.com for a completely free web-based JPG to SVG tool requiring no software needed.