SVG vs PNG for Miro
On an infinite-zoom canvas, format choice is visible at every zoom level — SVG wins for assets, PNG for captures.
Zoom Changes Everything
Miro boards get viewed from 5% overview to 400% detail — exactly the range where PNGs dissolve into blur. Imported SVG logos, framework diagrams, and template graphics stay sharp at every level. Any asset meant for reuse across boards (brand elements, workshop frameworks) should be vector.
- SVG assets survive the full zoom range sharply
- PNGs blur precisely where workshops zoom in
- Reusable template kits belong in vector
Practical Split
Screenshots, photos, and quick paste-ins stay PNG — they're captures, not assets. Boards with hundreds of extremely complex SVGs can tax rendering; simplify over-detailed vectors (fewer nodes) rather than rasterizing. Board exports preserve whichever quality you put in — another reason masters should be vector.
- Captures and photos: PNG, as always
- Simplify heavy SVGs instead of rasterizing them
- Vector inputs keep board exports presentation-grade
Frequently Asked Questions
Are imported SVGs editable in Miro?
They behave as grouped image objects, not native shapes. Edit externally and re-import, or rebuild key interactive elements with Miro's shape tools.
Why is my logo blurry on the board despite being 'high-res'?
High-res raster still has finite pixels — Miro zoom exceeds them. Import the actual SVG version and blur disappears at every zoom.
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