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SVG and PDF at a glance

SVG

Scalable Vector Graphics

SVG describes graphics as shapes instead of pixels, so they stay sharp at any size. Logos and icons are often SVG, while many apps and social networks only take pixel images.

Browsers
Every browser shows SVG.
Yes
Microsoft 365
Word and PowerPoint insert SVG files.
Yes
Social media
Instagram and Facebook do not accept SVG uploads.
No
All SVG conversions

PDF

Portable Document Format

PDF keeps the layout of a document fixed on every screen and printer. It is the standard for sending and archiving documents.

Browsers
Every current browser opens PDF files.
Yes
iPhone
Opens in the Files and Books apps.
Yes
Word
Word can open a PDF for editing, but the layout may shift.
Partly
All PDF conversions

Questions

About converting SVG to PDF.

Does the PDF stay a vector file?

Yes. Shapes and text stay vectors, so the PDF prints sharp at any size and you can still select and search the text.

How is the page size chosen?

The page matches the size of the SVG. Pixel sizes count 96 to the inch, so an SVG 960 pixels wide becomes a page 10 inches wide. You can change this under the advanced settings.

Are linked images and fonts included?

Embedded raster images are included. Linked files and font files are not, so embed images and convert text in a special font to outlines before you upload.

Will the PDF file have a watermark?

No. Converted files never get a watermark, free conversions included.

What happens to my files after the conversion?

Your files are processed on servers in the EU and deleted automatically after 24 hours.