Scaling
Option A
Excellent
Option B
Limited by resolution
FAQ Guide
SVG vs PNG for Icons
Use SVG for scalable web icons and PNG when the receiving system needs a predictable raster image.
Quick comparison
Editing
Option A
Vector-friendly
Option B
Raster-friendly
Compatibility
Option A
Mixed in some tools
Option B
Very broad
Questions and answers
Why do SVG icons look sharper?
They are vector-based, so they can scale without pixelation.
When should I export PNG?
Export PNG for email, documents, and systems that do not reliably render SVG.
Can PNG become true SVG?
A conversion may trace shapes, but it cannot always recover clean original vector intent.