PDF to SVG Converter

Transform your PDF documents into versatile and scalable SVG images.

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Conversion Options
Higher scale means larger SVG and more detail.
If unchecked, each page will be a separate SVG file.
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Unlock Scalability: Your Guide to PDF to SVG Conversion

Transform your fixed-layout PDFs into dynamic, resolution-independent SVG images for web and design.

Why Convert PDF to SVG?

PDFs are great for consistent document viewing, but when it comes to web design, animation, or flexible scaling, SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is king. Here's why you might convert:

  • Resolution Independence: SVGs look crisp at any zoom level, perfect for responsive web design and high-DPI screens.
  • Smaller File Sizes (for simple graphics): For graphics composed of simple shapes and text, SVG can be much lighter than raster images.
  • Editability & Animation: SVGs are XML-based, meaning they can be easily edited with text editors, styled with CSS, and animated with JavaScript, offering immense flexibility.
  • Accessibility & SEO: Text within SVGs is searchable and selectable, improving accessibility and search engine optimization compared to text embedded in raster images.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Our Converter

Our tool simplifies the process of converting PDFs to SVG securely in your browser—no uploads to our servers.

  1. Upload Your PDF File
    Drag and drop your PDF file onto the designated area, or click the "Select PDF File" button to browse your computer.
  2. Set Conversion Options
    Specify the page range you wish to convert (or leave blank for all pages). Adjust the 'Scale' for output quality and choose whether to combine multiple pages into one SVG.
  3. Click "Convert"
    With your file uploaded and options configured, click the "Convert" button. The conversion happens instantly in your web browser.
  4. Download Your SVG
    Once the conversion is complete, a "Download SVG" button will appear. Click it to save your newly created SVG document(s) to your device.

Comparison: PDF vs. SVG

Understanding the core differences helps in choosing the right format for your needs.

Feature PDF (Portable Document Format) SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
Primary Purpose Document exchange, consistent printing Web graphics, vector illustrations, animation
Scalability Fixed layout; scales by zooming the entire document Resolution-independent; vector elements scale perfectly
Editability Low; requires specialized software to edit High; editable with text editors, graphic software
Text & Graphics Embeds fonts, raster images, vector paths XML-based, defines shapes, text, colors as vectors
Interactivity Limited (e.g., forms, links) High (CSS styling, JavaScript animation)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, absolutely. Our tool is 100% free to use with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or file limits. We aim to provide accessible and useful tools for everyone.

Your privacy is paramount. This tool operates entirely on your web browser using JavaScript. Your PDF file is never uploaded to our servers, meaning your data remains completely on your computer and is never stored or accessed by us.

Converting complex PDFs (with intricate vector graphics, non-standard fonts, or complex layouts) to SVG perfectly client-side can be challenging. Our tool primarily extracts rendered page content and text, which is then embedded into an SVG. This means very complex vector paths or highly specific font rendering might be simplified or represented as raster images within the SVG to ensure visual fidelity. For the highest fidelity, server-side solutions are often used.

No, currently our tool does not support password-protected PDF files for conversion due to security considerations and the nature of client-side processing. Please remove any password protection before attempting to convert.