{"id":871,"date":"2020-12-28T16:51:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T16:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/?p=871"},"modified":"2023-01-11T17:44:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T17:44:02","slug":"how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/","title":{"rendered":"How to convert JPG to SVG using Adobe Illustrator?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you know how to convert\u00a0 JPG to SVG? Trust us, it is noting complicated, and there are a few ways to do it. We will show you our top two picks, and it&#8217;s up to you to choose which one you prefer. But first, let us remind you what SVG files are and why do have them in the first place. Then, we&#8217;ll get back to the &#8216;how to convert JPG to SVG&#8217; part of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page:<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#What_is_SVG_file_format\" >What is SVG file format?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#How_to_convert_JPG_to_SVG_using_Illustrator\" >How to convert JPG to SVG using Illustrator?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_1\" >STEP 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_2\" >STEP 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_3\" >STEP 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_4\" >STEP 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_5\" >STEP 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_6\" >STEP 6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#How_to_convert_JPG_to_SVG_online\" >How to convert JPG to SVG online? &nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_1-2\" >STEP 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_2-2\" >STEP 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg\/#STEP_3-2\" >STEP 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SVG_file_format\"><\/span>What is SVG file format?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SVG file format is the perfect pick for every non-photographic imagery on websites. And the best part is that they are completely SEO-optimized, meaning that they are widely used. Another great feature of this file format has is its size. SVG files are usually smaller than other image formats, and they are capable of dynamic animations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you are wondering, SVG stands for scalable vector graphic, and it is the file that stores two-dimensional images on the internet. Unlike other, SVG stores images as a vector. And vectors are made of points and lines between points. They usually store color information and text. Plus, image quality stays untacked after scaling it up or down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All previously mentioned features are the reasons why we are determinated to show you how to convert JPG to SVG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_JPG_to_SVG_using_Illustrator\"><\/span>How to convert JPG to SVG using Illustrator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/illustrator\/free-trial-download.html\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Illustrator<\/a> is one of the most popular tools amongst graphic designers. After you try all its features, you&#8217;ll understand why. Luckily, one of the many pros of using Illustrator is its ability to convert JPG to SVG. And here are the steps you can take to do it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_1\"><\/span>STEP 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the image you want to convert to vector, and uploade it to Illustrator. The ideal option would be the image with a white or transparent background. Another plus is a single subject photo rather than the landscape one. After all, vector images are usually used for logos and similar recognizable images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_2\"><\/span>STEP 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it is time to use one special tool to vectorize your image. It is called the&nbsp;<em>Trace<\/em>&nbsp;option, and you can even choose which preset you want to apply. And it will do all the job for you. All you have to do is to find this option on the top of your Illustrator window. Click on the&nbsp;<em>Image Trace&nbsp;<\/em>button and choose the preset from the drop-down menu. After choosing the right preset for you, tracing will begin.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg-illustrator-1.png\" alt=\"how to convert jpg to svg illustrator step 2\" class=\"wp-image-876\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_3\"><\/span>STEP 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you clicked on the wanted preset, the image will go through the tracing process. Basically, the image will stay the same, but it will become a lot sharper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_4\"><\/span>STEP 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, open the&nbsp;<em>Image Trace Panel<\/em>&nbsp;to tune the conversion. Adjust the settings regarding colors and mode, and if you want to re-use them, click on the&nbsp;<em>Manage Presets&nbsp;<\/em>button. Then, save your settings as a new preset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_5\"><\/span>STEP 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step in the &#8216;how to convert JPG to SVG&#8217; process is color ungrouping. Select your trace image, and click on the <em>Expand<\/em> button right after. This will make all the shapes outlined in blue. You can find this button on the top of the window. Then, do the right-click on the image and select the <em>Ungroup <\/em>option from the menu. It will separate color shapes into individual parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1363\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-convert-jpg-to-svg-illustrator-2.png\" alt=\"how to convert jpg to svg illustrator step 5\" class=\"wp-image-877\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_6\"><\/span>STEP 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step is saving the image in SVG file format. Go to the&nbsp;<em>File&nbsp;<\/em>option at the top right. Then, choose&nbsp;<em>Export<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Export as&nbsp;<\/em>an option right after. Find the SVG file format and click on it. In the end, click on the&nbsp;<em>Save&nbsp;<\/em>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it. You just used Illustrator to answer the &#8216;how to convert JPG to SVG&#8217; question. Sure, it is a bit long and complicated process at first. But after just one file conversion, it will become a piece of cake for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_JPG_to_SVG_online\"><\/span>How to convert JPG to SVG online? &nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, we have to mention&nbsp;the easiest way to convert JPG to SVG. The online way. It is a simple three-step process with one of the best and trustworthy converters you can find online. It is called Converter365, and yes, it has&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/vector-converter\/svg\/svg-to-jpg\" target=\"_blank\">JPG to SVG converter<\/a>&nbsp;as well. Besides it&#8217;s easy to use, this online converter has the best possible quality of file conversion. In case you are wondering how to use it, here it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_1-2\"><\/span>STEP 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload your files online. Open JPG to SVG converter and find the upload box. Use a simple &#8216;drag and drop&#8217; method or add a link to your files.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1091\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-convert-JPG-to-SVG-step-1.png\" alt=\"How to convert JPG to SVG step 1\" class=\"wp-image-873\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_2-2\"><\/span>STEP 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your files are uploaded, find the &#8216;Start conversion&#8217; button and click on it. Then wait a few moments for conversion to be finished.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1041\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-convert-JPG-to-SVG-step-2.png\" alt=\"How to convert JPG to SVG step 2\" class=\"wp-image-874\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_3-2\"><\/span>STEP 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the conversion is done, download your files. Just find the download button and click on it. Files you just converted from JPG to SVG will be on your PC in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-convert-JPG-to-SVG-step-3.png\" alt=\"How to convert JPG to SVG step 3\" class=\"wp-image-875\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And that is it! You have the answer to the &#8216;how to convert JPG to SVF&#8217; question. To be precise, you have two different answers to this question. As we previously mentioned, it&#8217; up to you which one you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just in case you are better with the how-to tutorials, here&#8217;s another one for converting JPG to SVG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C3byX602Kqo&#038;ab_channel=Converter365\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know how to convert\u00a0 JPG to SVG? Trust us, it is noting complicated, and there are a few ways to do it. We will show you our top two picks, and it&#8217;s up to you to choose which one you prefer. 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