Image format comparison

PNG vs SVG

PNG stores fixed pixels; SVG stores vector instructions that can scale without raster blur.

PropertyPNGSVG

Extension.png.svg

MIME typeimage/pngimage/svg+xml

TransparencyYesYes

AnimationNoNo

Lossless modeYesYes

Lossy modeNoNo

Practical recommendation

Keep logos and icons as trusted SVG when the destination accepts vectors, and use PNG for raster effects or fixed-pixel workflows.