How to use it
- Drop in SVG files.
- Each is converted to a PDF page the same size as the SVG.
- Download the PDFs.
Vector in, vector out
Many SVG to PDF converters quietly render the graphic as a picture and put that picture in a PDF. The file looks fine on screen, then turns soft when printed large or zoomed in. This converter translates the SVG's paths, shapes, colours and text into native PDF drawing commands, so the PDF is as sharp as the SVG at any size.
Page size
Each PDF page matches the SVG's own dimensions, converted from pixels to points (a 400-pixel-wide SVG gives a 300-point page, about 10.6 cm). Scale it to a paper size in the print dialog, or place it into a layout; being vector, it scales without loss.
What can trip it up
Everyday SVGs, as exported by Illustrator, Figma, Inkscape and charting libraries, convert well. Complex filters, blur effects, embedded web fonts and some CSS styling may be simplified or dropped. Scripts and embedded HTML are removed before conversion for safety. If text comes out in the wrong font, convert text to outlines in your design tool first.
SVG and PDF compared
| SVG | ||
|---|---|---|
| First released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Compression | Vector, stored as text | Document container |
| Transparency | Yes | Not applicable |
| Animation or pages | Animation via CSS | Multiple pages |
| Best for | Logos, icons and diagrams | Documents to send, print and keep |
| Support | Browsers and design tools | Universal |
Questions people ask
Is the PDF vector or an image?
Vector. Shapes and text are converted to PDF drawing commands.
Will my fonts be kept?
Standard fonts work. Custom web fonts may be substituted; outline text before exporting for exact results.
What page size will the PDF be?
The SVG’s own size, at 0.75 points per pixel.