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SVG to Android VectorDrawable

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Generate a basic Android VectorDrawable starter from SVG path elements.

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Where SVG to Android VectorDrawable fits

SVG to Android VectorDrawable generates a basic VectorDrawable starter from SVG path elements.

Android XML output

The tool maps root dimensions and path data into a VectorDrawable XML starter. Non-path shapes should be converted to paths for complete output.

Use cases

Use it as a starting point for simple Android icons that already contain path elements.

A translation between formats Source PNG · JPG · WEBP PDF · SVG · EPS parsed locally rules of the target Target standards-based output, previewed before export no server round-trip Formats differ in what they can represent — differences concentrate in gradients, filters, and interactivity.
Conversion is a translation between formats: SVG to Android VectorDrawable preserves what the target format can represent and previews it before export.
A source document translated into a target document through format rules, illustrating how SVG to Android VectorDrawable converts locally without a server round-trip.

How the conversion works

SVG to Android VectorDrawable parses the input in your browser, applies the target format's rules, and produces standards-based output without a server round-trip. The page shows the result before you commit to it.

What to expect from the output

Formats have different capabilities, so conversion is a translation rather than a perfect copy. Check dimensions, colors, and any interactive features in the preview, since those are the areas where formats differ most.

Getting the best results

Clean input produces clean output. Start from the simplest version of the source that still renders correctly, keep explicit dimensions or a viewBox, and test the result where it will actually ship.

Privacy

Conversion runs locally in your browser. SVG to Android VectorDrawable never uploads your content to a server, which also makes it safe for confidential assets.

How to use

  1. Paste SVG. Paste SVG markup that includes path elements.
  2. Generate XML. The tool creates Android vector XML.
  3. Review geometry. Review unsupported shapes before using in Android.

Frequently asked questions

Does it convert rect and circle to path data?
No. Convert shapes to paths first if you need full VectorDrawable geometry.
Does it preserve strokes?
The first version emits fillColor from fill or stroke as a practical starter.
Is it a full SVGO-to-VectorDrawable replacement?
No. It is a lightweight browser-side starter.
Is SVG to Android VectorDrawable free?
Yes. SVGKit tools are free to use with no account required.
Does SVG to Android VectorDrawable upload my files?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
What input does SVG to Android VectorDrawable accept?
The supported formats are listed on the input control above; the tool validates input and reports a clear error for anything it cannot parse.
Is the output production-ready?
Yes, the output is standards-based markup. Preview it at the sizes where it will ship before replacing a production asset.
Why does the output differ slightly from the input?
Formats support different features, and conversion preserves what the target format can represent. Differences concentrate in gradients, filters, and interactive features.