Image Converter API

🚀 Convert images between multiple formats with ease! Transform your images to PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, or even SVG vector graphics - all in seconds.

Perfect for designers, marketers, developers, and anyone who needs to quickly convert image formats without complex software. Whether you're optimizing images for web, creating vector graphics from logos, or batch converting files, this tool makes it simple and fast.

Target Audience: Designers, Marketers, Content Creators, Developers, E-commerce Managers
Primary Use Cases: Web optimization, Logo vectorization, Format conversion, Batch processing, Image standardization

What Does Image Converter API Do?

This tool converts images between different formats, supporting everything from standard web formats to cutting-edge vector graphics. It delivers:

• Multiple Format Support: Convert to/from PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, and SVG
• SVG Vectorization: Transform raster logos into scalable vector graphics
• Quality Control: Choose from lossless, maximum, high, medium, or low quality
• Aspect Ratio Control: Maintain original proportions or pad to specific ratios (16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, 21:9) without cropping
• Custom SVG Colors: Vectorize with black, white, or any custom color
• Batch Processing: Convert multiple images in one run
• Automatic Optimization: Get the best file size without sacrificing quality
• Download Options: Export as individual files through Apify's Key-Value Store

Business Value: Save hours of manual image conversion work. Perfect for batch processing logos, preparing images for web, or creating scalable graphics from existing images.

Input

To start converting images, simply fill in the input form:

• Image Files - Paste image URLs you want to convert. Supports JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, TIFF, and SVG images
• Output Format - Choose your target format:
  • JPEG/JPG - Best for photos, smaller file sizes
  • PNG - Lossless with transparency support
  • WEBP - Modern web format with excellent compression
  • AVIF - Next-generation format, smallest file sizes
  • SVG - Vector graphics (trace/vectorize raster images)
• Aspect Ratio - Quick selector for common formats (16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, 21:9, or keep original). Adds transparent padding when needed so nothing gets cropped
• SVG Color (SVG only) - Choose black, white, or custom hex color for vectorized output
• Quality - Select quality level:
  • Lossless - Original quality, no compression loss
  • Maximum - 100% quality (largest files)
  • High - 90% quality (minimal loss)
  • Medium - 80-85% quality (balanced, recommended)
  • Low - 70-75% quality (smallest files)

Here it is written in JSON:

{
    "imageFiles": [
        { "url": "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/05/26/09/37/paypal-784404_1280.png" },
        { "url": "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2021/12/06/13/45/meta-6850393_1280.png" }
    ],
    "outputFormat": "svg",
    "aspectRatio": "original",
    "svgColor": "black",
    "quality": "lossless"
}

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the conversion results. Each result contains:

• Download Link: Direct URL to download the converted image
• Original & Converted Formats: Track what was converted
• File Sizes: Compare original vs. converted sizes
• Dimensions: View image dimensions (width × height)
• Status: Success or error information
• Timestamp: When the conversion was completed

{
    "convertedImageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/default/records/converted_1.svg",
    "originalImageUrl": "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/05/26/09/37/paypal-784404_1280.png",
    "originalFormat": "png",
    "outputFormat": "svg",
    "originalSize": 66324,
    "convertedSize": 12476,
    "originalDimensions": {
        "width": 1280,
        "height": 640
    },
    "convertedDimensions": {
        "width": 1280,
        "height": 640
    },
    "timestamp": "2025-11-11T17:19:58.812Z",
    "status": "success"
}

What You Get:

• Direct download links to all converted images
• Detailed conversion statistics
• Size comparisons to see compression savings
• Easy export to CSV, JSON, or Excel

Why Choose the Image Converter API?

• ⚡ Fast Batch Processing: Convert hundreds of images in minutes, not hours
• 🎨 SVG Vectorization: Turn logos and graphics into infinitely scalable vector files
• 💡 Smart Optimization: Automatic optimization with SVGO for the smallest SVG files
• 🎯 Flexible Quality Control: Choose the perfect balance between quality and file size
• 🔄 Multiple Formats: Support for all modern web image formats
• 🎨 Custom Colors: Control SVG output colors (black, white, or custom hex)
• 📊 Aspect Ratio Control: Pad to standard formats or maintain original proportions, keeping the full image intact
• 💾 No Software Needed: Everything runs in the cloud, no installation required

Time Savings: Convert 100 images in the time it takes to convert 5 manually
Efficiency: 20x faster than using desktop image editors for batch conversion

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Find the Tool: Visit the Image Converter API page
3. Add Images: Paste URLs of images you want to convert
4. Choose Format: Select your target format (PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, or SVG)
5. Set Options: Choose quality level, aspect ratio, and SVG color (if applicable)
6. Run It: Click "Start" and let it convert your images
7. Download: Get your converted images from the Dataset tab

Total Time: 2-5 minutes for setup + conversion time
No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click

Business Use Cases

🎨 Graphic Designers:

• Batch convert images for web projects
• Create vector graphics from raster logos
• Standardize image formats across projects
• Optimize images for faster loading

📱 Content Creators:

• Convert images for different social media platforms
• Optimize photos for web publishing
• Create vector versions of brand assets
• Maintain consistent image quality

🛒 E-commerce Managers:

• Standardize product images across the catalog
• Optimize images for faster page loading
• Convert images to modern formats (WEBP, AVIF)
• Reduce bandwidth costs with smaller files

💻 Web Developers:

• Batch process images for websites
• Create responsive image sets
• Optimize assets for performance
• Generate vector graphics from existing images

🏢 Marketing Teams:

• Convert brand assets to multiple formats
• Optimize images for email campaigns
• Create scalable logos for print and web
• Maintain consistent image quality across channels

Using Image Converter API with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the converter programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular conversions and integrate with your existing workflows.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does it work?
A: Image Converter API is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge. Simply paste image URLs, choose your output format and settings, and let the tool handle the conversion automatically.

Q: Can I convert SVG to raster formats?
A: Yes! SVG (vector) images will be rasterized when converting to PNG, JPG, WEBP, or AVIF.

Q: How accurate is the SVG vectorization?
A: SVG vectorization works best with logos, icons, and graphics with clear shapes and solid colors. Complex photos may not vectorize as cleanly. The output is automatically optimized with SVGO for the smallest file sizes.

Q: What image formats are supported?
A: Input: JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, TIFF, SVG
Output: JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, SVG

Q: Can I schedule regular conversions?
A: Yes! Use Apify's scheduling features or the API to run conversions automatically on a schedule.

Q: Is my data secure?
A: Yes. All processing happens on Apify's secure infrastructure. Images are only fetched from the URLs you provide and are not stored permanently.

Q: What if I need help?
A: Contact our support team through the Apify platform, or check the documentation for troubleshooting tips.

Integrate Image Converter API with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, Image Converter API can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Image Converter API successfully finishes a run.

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