SVG — vector graphics — is completely separate from JPG. JPG encodes pictures as a raster of pixels, SVG encodes graphics as mathematical definitions of geometric shapes. Which means SVG graphics can be displayed at any size — from a 16x16 pixel favicon to a massive print — without quality loss.
Changing JPG to SVG is a process referred to as raster to vector conversion, and it is especially useful for logos and simple graphics.
When converting JPG to SVG, it is essential to know what the conversion actually does. JPG files are a pixel-based image — a static grid of pixels. SVG files are a mathematical image — a set of mathematical instructions that applications renders as the image.
Results are excellent for clean images with clear shapes and minimal colors — logos, icons, silhouettes and flat artwork. read more Results are poor for photographic images with thousands of colors.
For best output, Illustrator's Image Trace function provides the most flexibility. Load the image in Illustrator, click the graphic, open the Image Trace dialog and choose an relevant setting.
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