The best free tools for editing SVG files — features, strengths, and which to choose.
After converting a PNG to SVG, you may need to edit the result — clean up paths, change colors, adjust shapes. Here are the best free SVG editors available.
1. Inkscape (Desktop)
The most powerful free vector editor. Full-featured path editing, node manipulation, boolean operations, text on path, filters, and extensions. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Learning curve is moderate.
2. Figma (Web/Desktop)
Free tier includes vector editing with a modern, intuitive interface. Excellent for UI design, icon editing, and collaborative work. Import SVG, edit paths, export SVG. Limited offline access on free plan.
3. SVG-Edit (Web)
Open-source browser-based SVG editor. No installation needed. Basic shape creation, path editing, text, and layers. Good for quick edits but lacks advanced features.
4. Boxy SVG (Web/Desktop)
Clean, modern SVG editor designed specifically for SVG. Handles SVG features better than general-purpose tools. Free web version; paid desktop app.
Recommendation
Use Inkscape for heavy editing and tracing work. Use Figma for quick edits and team collaboration. Start by converting your PNG to SVG, then open in your preferred editor.