🖼️ Image Converter API

🚀 Batch convert images between PNG, JPG, WEBP, AVIF, and SVG. Adjust quality, aspect ratio, and SVG vectorization color. No design software needed.

🕒 Last updated: 2026-04-17

The Image Converter API transforms images between five output formats: JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, and SVG. Upload image URLs, pick a target format, set compression quality and aspect ratio, and the Actor converts everything in one run. SVG output traces raster images into scalable vector graphics, which is ideal for logos and icons.

Designers, developers, e-commerce teams, and content managers use this to skip repetitive manual conversions. Instead of opening each file in Photoshop or running CLI tools, you paste URLs, click Start, and download the results. Batch processing means 50 images take barely longer than one.

Target	Image format conversion (raster and vector)
Use Cases	Web image optimization, SVG vectorization, batch format conversion, aspect ratio adjustment

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📋 What it does

• 🔄 Multi-format output. Convert to JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, or SVG from any common input format.
• 🎨 SVG vectorization. Trace raster images into scalable vector graphics with configurable path color.
• 📏 Aspect ratio control. Crop to 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, 21:9, or keep the original proportions.
• 🎚️ Quality levels. Choose lossless, maximum, high, medium, or low compression for each run.
• 📦 Batch processing. Convert multiple images in a single run with consistent settings.

Each output record includes the converted image URL (in the Key-Value Store), original and converted file sizes, output format, and processing time.

💡 Why it matters: Converting images one by one in a graphics editor takes minutes per file. This Actor handles batches with consistent settings in seconds, freeing up your team for actual design work.

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🎬 Full Demo

🚧 Coming soon: a 3-minute walkthrough showing how to go from sign-up to a downloaded dataset.

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⚙️ Input

Input	Type	Default	Behavior
imageFiles	array	[]	Image URLs to convert. Supports JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, TIFF, and SVG inputs.
outputFormat	string	"svg"	Target format: jpeg, jpg, png, webp, avif, or svg.
aspectRatio	string	"original"	Quick aspect ratio: original, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, or 21:9.
svgColor	string	"black"	Path color for SVG output. Accepts "black", "white", or hex codes like "#FF5733".
quality	string	"lossless"	Compression quality: lossless, maximum, high, medium, or low.

Example: Convert PNGs to WEBP with high quality.

{
    "imageFiles": [
        {"url": "https://example.com/photo1.png"},
        {"url": "https://example.com/photo2.png"}
    ],
    "outputFormat": "webp",
    "quality": "high"
}

Example: Vectorize a logo to SVG with custom color.

{
    "imageFiles": [
        {"url": "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2021/12/06/13/45/meta-6850393_1280.png"}
    ],
    "outputFormat": "svg",
    "svgColor": "#FF5733"
}

⚠️ Good to Know: SVG vectorization works best on logos, icons, and simple graphics. Complex photographs produce large SVG files. For photos, WEBP or AVIF give much better file size reduction.

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📊 Output

Each record contains 8+ fields. Download as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML.

🧾 Schema

Field	Type	Example
🖼️ originalImageUrl	string	"https://example.com/photo1.png"
🔗 convertedImageUrl	string	"https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/..."
📦 outputFormat	string	"webp"
📐 originalWidth	number	1280
📐 originalHeight	number	720
📏 originalSize	number	1250000
📏 convertedSize	number	420000
🎚️ quality	string	"high"
⏱️ processingTimeMs	number	650

📦 Sample records

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✨ Why choose this Actor

	Capability
🔄	5 output formats. JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, and SVG in one tool.
🎨	SVG vectorization. Trace raster images to scalable vectors with custom color.
🎚️	5 quality presets. From lossless to low compression, pick what fits your use case.
📏	6 aspect ratios. Original, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, and 21:9 built in.
📦	Batch processing. Convert dozens of images in one run with consistent settings.
⚡	Sub-second per image. Most raster conversions finish in under a second.
🚫	No software needed. No Photoshop, GIMP, or command-line tools required.

AVIF can reduce file sizes by 50-80% compared to JPEG at similar visual quality, making it one of the most efficient web image formats available today.

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📈 How it compares to alternatives

Approach	Cost	Coverage	Refresh	Setup
⭐ Image Converter API (this Actor)	$5 free credit, then pay-per-use	5 output formats + SVG vectorize	Live per run	⚡ 2 min
Desktop graphics editors	$0-22/month	Many formats	Manual per file	🕐 Install + learn
Online converters	Free	2-3 formats	Per upload	🕐 5 min/file
CLI tools (ImageMagick, ffmpeg)	Free	Many formats	Scripted	🔧 1-2 hours setup

Pick this Actor when you want batch conversion across modern formats (including AVIF and SVG) without installing or scripting anything.

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🚀 How to use

1. 📝 Sign up. Create a free account with $5 credit (takes 2 minutes).
2. 🌐 Open the Actor. Go to the Image Converter API page on the Apify Store.
3. 🎯 Set input. Add image URLs, choose output format, quality level, and aspect ratio.
4. 🚀 Run it. Click Start and let the Actor convert your images.
5. 📥 Download. Grab converted images from the Key-Value Store tab.

⏱️ Total time from signup to converted images: 3-5 minutes. No coding required.

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💼 Business use cases

🌐 Web Performance Convert all site images to WEBP or AVIF for faster loads Generate multiple format variants for browser compatibility Batch optimize images before deploying a new site Compress hero banners and product photos	🛒 E-commerce Standardize product images to one format and aspect ratio Convert catalogs to WEBP for mobile-first stores Vectorize brand logos to SVG for crisp display at any size Batch process seasonal inventory photo uploads
🎨 Design and Branding Vectorize raster logos for print and signage Export design assets in multiple web-ready formats Convert between print (TIFF) and web (WEBP) formats Standardize image dimensions with aspect ratio presets	🤖 Automation Pipelines Feed converted images into downstream workflows via webhooks Schedule weekly batch conversions for content updates Integrate with CMS systems through the Apify API Build image processing steps into Make or Zapier automations

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🔌 Automating Image Converter API

Control the converter programmatically for scheduled runs and pipeline integrations:

• 🟢 Node.js. Install the apify-client NPM package.
• 🐍 Python. Use the apify-client PyPI package.
• 📚 See the Apify API documentation for full details.

The Apify Schedules feature lets you trigger this Actor on any cron interval. Schedule weekly runs to optimize new product images or content uploads automatically.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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🔌 Integrate with any app

Image Converter API connects to any cloud service via Apify integrations:

• Make - Automate multi-step workflows
• Zapier - Connect with 5,000+ apps
• Slack - Get run notifications
• Airbyte - Pipe data into your warehouse
• GitHub - Trigger runs from commits
• Google Drive - Export datasets straight to Sheets

You can also use webhooks to trigger downstream actions when a run finishes.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: this Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any image format standards body. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.