Image Converter API

Image Converter API

Convert images between JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, and SVG formats in one API call. Upload files or paste URLs, choose your output format, quality, and aspect ratio, and get converted images back as a dataset. No signup, no file size limits, no hidden costs.

Image conversion tools are scattered across websites that limit file size, charge per conversion, or force you to download software. This API takes any image URL or upload, converts it to your chosen format with optional resizing and quality control, and returns each result as a downloadable file in your dataset. Works with JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, TIFF, and SVG inputs.

Who uses it	What they scrape Image Converter API for
Web developers	Automate image format conversion for user uploads or content pipelines
E-commerce managers	Convert product photos to WEBP or AVIF for faster page loads
Graphic designers	Batch convert raster images to SVG for vector editing
Data analysts	Standardize image formats from scraped datasets before analysis
Content creators	Resize and convert images for social media or blog posts

What it does

This API converts images from one format to another, with optional resizing, quality adjustment, and SVG color control, returning each converted image as a file in your dataset.

• 🖼️ Multiple input sources: Upload images directly or paste URLs from the web, including JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, TIFF, and SVG.
• 🎨 Output format selection: Convert to JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, or SVG with one click.
• 📐 Aspect ratio presets: Choose from original, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, or 21:9 without manual calculations.
• ⚙️ Quality control: Set lossless, maximum, high, medium, or low compression to balance file size and visual quality.
• 🌈 SVG color customization: For SVG output, set paths to black, white, or any hex color.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

What you can do with Image Converter API data

🖥️ Automate image format conversion for web apps.

A developer runs the API to convert user-uploaded JPEGs to WEBP for faster page loads, reducing bandwidth by 30%.

📦 Batch convert product photos for e-commerce.

An e-commerce manager feeds a list of product image URLs and converts them all to AVIF for the smallest file sizes.

🎨 Vectorize logos and icons for print.

A graphic designer uploads PNG logos and converts them to SVG with a custom hex color for consistent branding.

📊 Standardize image formats in scraped datasets.

A data analyst runs the API on a set of scraped images to convert all to PNG with lossless quality before analysis.

📱 Resize images for social media posts.

A content creator uploads photos and converts them to 1:1 square JPEGs for Instagram, using the medium quality preset.

Why choose this scraper

	What you get
Batch processing	Convert multiple images in one run, each with the same settings
No file size limits	Upload or link images of any size without restrictions
SVG vectorization	Raster images can be traced into SVG vector graphics
Quality presets	Choose lossless for archives or low for web thumbnails
Aspect ratio presets	Quickly crop to common ratios without manual resizing

How it compares

No other Store actor targets Image Converter API the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

	Image Converter API	Build it in-house	By hand
Setup	Run it now, zero config	Days of engineering	None, but hours per pull
When Image Converter API changes	Maintained for you	You fix it	You re-learn the page
Proxies, retries, anti-bot	Built in	Your problem	Browser only
Output	Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export	Whatever you build	Copy-paste
Cost	Pay per result	Engineering time	Analyst hours

Configure the run

Configure the run by uploading images or pasting URLs, selecting the output format, and optionally setting aspect ratio, quality, and SVG color. Each image is processed individually and returned as a file in your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

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

Pricing

Pay-per-result: $0.002 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

Results collected	Approximate cost
100 results	$0.20
1,000 results	$2.00
10,000 results	$20.00

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect more results per run.

Run it

1. Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
2. Open the Image Converter API.
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.

Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.

Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Image Converter API through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/image-converter-api"

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

Troubleshooting

My image didn't convert to SVG.

Ensure the output format is set to 'svg' and the SVG Color field has a valid value (black, white, or hex color). Raster images will be traced into vector paths.

The converted image looks pixelated.

Increase the quality setting to 'lossless' or 'maximum'. Lower quality settings compress the image and may reduce detail.

I got an error about invalid URL.

Check that the image URL is publicly accessible and ends with a valid image extension like .jpg or .png. Some URLs with redirects may not work.

The aspect ratio didn't change.

The aspect ratio setting crops the image to that ratio. If the original image already matches that ratio, no change occurs. Use custom resize options for exact dimensions.

My SVG output is black and white only.

SVG output uses the color you set in the SVG Color field. To get a colored SVG, enter a hex color like '#FF5733' instead of 'black' or 'white'.

The run finished but no files were returned.

Check that the input image URLs are valid and the output format is supported. Also verify that the image files are not corrupted.

FAQ

Question	Answer
What image formats can I input?	You can input JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, TIFF, and SVG files. SVG images will be rasterized before conversion.
What formats can I convert to?	You can convert to JPEG, JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, or SVG. SVG output traces raster images into vector paths.
How do I upload images?	You can either upload image files directly in the input or paste public image URLs. Both methods work in the same run.
What does the quality setting do?	Quality controls compression. Lossless keeps original quality, maximum is 100%, high is 90%, medium is 80-85%, and low is 70-75%.
Can I resize images?	Yes, use the Aspect Ratio quick select to crop to common ratios like 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:2, or 21:9. For custom dimensions, use the resize options.
How do I set a custom SVG color?	Enter a hex color like '#FF5733' in the SVG Color field. Only works when output format is SVG.
Are there file size limits?	No, there are no file size limits. You can upload or link images of any size.
How do I download the converted images?	Each converted image is stored as a file in the dataset. You can download them individually or export the whole dataset.
Can I convert multiple images at once?	Yes, upload or paste multiple image URLs in the input array. All will be processed with the same settings.
What happens to transparent backgrounds?	Transparency is preserved when converting to PNG or WEBP. Converting to JPEG will replace transparency with a white background.
Is SVG output a true vector?	SVG output traces raster images into vector paths. The result is a vector graphic, but quality depends on the source image complexity.
Can I use this for free?	The API runs on Apify's platform with free usage credits. Check the pricing page for details on paid plans.

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