Converting SVG to PNG with Inkscape: A Quick Guide

Dec 26, 2023 · Inkscape, convert

Introduction

If you’re looking to convert SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files to PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format, ImageMagick provides a powerful and straightforward solution. In this guide, we’ll explore a simple command-line approach using Inkscape, a vector graphics editor, to achieve this conversion.

Prerequisites

using the following commands to install :

sudo pacman -S inkscape

SVG to PNG Conversion

To convert an SVG file to PNG using ImageMagick with Inkscape, use the following command:

inkscape -w 1024 -h 1024 input.svg -o output.png

• -w: Specifies the width of the output PNG file (1024 pixels in this example).
• -h: Specifies the height of the output PNG file (1024 pixels in this example).
• input.svg: The input SVG file you want to convert.
• -o output.png: The name of the output PNG file.

Adjust the width and height values according to your preferences. This command preserves the aspect ratio of the original SVG file.

Example

Let’s say you have an SVG file named example.svg. To convert it to a 1024x1024 PNG file, run:

inkscape -w 1024 -h 1024 example.svg -o example.png

This command will generate a PNG file (example.png) with a width and height of 1024 pixels each.

Batch Conversion

For batch processing multiple SVG files, you can use a loop in the command line or a script. For instance, using a loop in shell:

for file in *.svg; do
    inkscape -w 1024 -h 1024 "$file" -o "${file%.svg}.png"
done

This loop iterates through all SVG files in the current directory, converts each to a 1024x1024 PNG file, and appends .png to the output filenames.

Conclusion

With this straightforward approach, you can effortlessly convert SVG files to PNG using ImageMagick and Inkscape, providing you with the flexibility to tailor the output dimensions to your specific needs.

Reference

• How to convert a SVG to a PNG with ImageMagick?