Steven Park

How to convert SVG to PNG

This guide shows how to use simply CLI command on MacOS to convert a SVG to PNG.

Usage

• Generate PNGs
  • for web
  • for drawings
  • for higher resolution

MacOS

Step 1. Open terminal

Cmd-Space

Type terminal & hit enter

Step 2. Change directory to SVG file

Example,

cd /Users/Shared/library/images/flags

Step 3. Execute sips command

sips -s format png input.svg -o output.png -Z 500

Step 4. (optional) Open PNG in Preview

Open the generated PNG in Preview app by running command:

• open output.png
• open -a Preview output.png

Examples,

open flag-us_500.png

open -a Preview flag-us_500.png

Example PNG,

Step 5. (optional) Open SVG in Browser

Open the original SVG in browser to compare: open -a "Google Chrome" input.svg

Example,

open -a "Google Chrome" flag-us.svg

Reference

sips

sips -s format png input.svg -o output.png -Z 500

Example,

sips -s format png BlueCrossBlueShield-logo.svg -o BlueShieldBlueCross-logo.png -Z 500