How to convert PDF to SVG
To convert PDF to SVG, upload your PDF file, choose SVG as the output format and press Convert. The finished SVG file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns PDF document files into SVG in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your PDF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with PDF to SVG
- Scales without blur
- Tiny files for logos and icons
- Styleable with CSS and scriptable
- Opens in: every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma
What to expect from this conversion
- Every page is rendered to its own SVG image at 150 dpi. A one-page PDF gives a single file and a longer PDF gives a ZIP with one image per page.
- SVG pages keep text and shapes as vectors where the PDF has them, so they scale without blurring.
- Password-protected PDFs cannot be opened and need the password removed first.
PDF vs SVG
| Property | SVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Document Format | Scalable Vector Graphics |
| Released | 1993, Adobe (now ISO 32000) | 2001, W3C |
| Family | Document | Image |
| Opens in | every browser, phone, computer and print shop | every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma |
| Best for | sharing finished documents; contracts, invoices and forms | logos and icons; illustrations |
Steps to convert PDF to SVG
- Drop your PDF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that SVG is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new SVG file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- PNG keeps text sharp, JPG gives smaller files for photos.
- Multi-page PDFs download as one ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PDF to SVG?
Drop your PDF file on the converter, confirm that SVG is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the SVG file. No account or software is needed.
Is the PDF to SVG converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting PDF to SVG?
Every page is rendered to its own SVG image at 150 dpi. A one-page PDF gives a single file and a longer PDF gives a ZIP with one image per page. SVG pages keep text and shapes as vectors where the PDF has them, so they scale without blurring.
How are multi-page PDFs converted to SVG?
Every page becomes its own SVG image. A one-page PDF gives a single file and a longer PDF gives a ZIP archive with one image per page.
Which programs open SVG files?
SVG files open in every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.