SVG → PDF
Rasterizes SVG vector graphics at 144 DPI into a PDF page whose physical size matches the artwork's logical dimensions, with optional A4/Letter print layouts. Suited for design delivery and print output.
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How to convert SVG to PDF
- 1Upload your SVG file by dragging, clicking, or pasting.
- 2Adjust quality settings if needed.
- 3Click 'Convert Now' and wait for the conversion to complete.
- 4Download your converted PDF file.
About SVG to PDF conversion
SVG suits screens and infinite scaling, but many formal contexts demand PDF: print-shop workflows, universal email attachment previews, and submission formats for contracts and bids. The PDF page model with its fixed layout is the standard for exactly these cases.
This tool rasterizes the SVG at 144 DPI (2x density) into a PNG and embeds it in a PDF whose physical page size matches the SVG's logical dimensions — text and graphic edges stay sharp on screen and in print. Note that the output is bitmap-based: the infinite scaling of vectors does not carry over.
By default the page size equals the artwork's logical size; choose A4 or Letter to center the artwork on a fixed sheet with 0-20mm margins, ready for printing. When vector fidelity must be preserved, deliver the SVG source file directly.
SVG vs PDF: technical comparison
| Feature | SVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Vector (XML) | Lossy + Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Developer | W3C | Adobe |
FAQ about SVG → PDF
Is the output still vector?
No. The page inside the PDF is a 144 DPI bitmap — zooming past 2x reveals pixels. Deliver the SVG source directly when vector behavior must be preserved; for universal preview and fixed layout, a rasterized PDF is the safer choice.
Why does the page size match my SVG?
The SVG rasterizes at 2x density for sharpness, then the page size scales back to logical dimensions at embed time — a 100×100-unit SVG becomes a 100×100 pt PDF page, physically unchanged.
Is the transparent background preserved?
Yes. The alpha channel survives PNG rasterization, and the embedded page keeps its transparent regions — viewed over colored backgrounds it behaves exactly like the source SVG.
What is the A4/Letter option for?
By default the page matches the artwork's logical size, ideal for screen sharing. With A4 or Letter selected, the artwork scales proportionally and centers on a fixed sheet with margins — a print-compliant layout.