SVG To Android PNGBeta

Geared toward advanced PC users who are accustomed to console tools, SVG To Android PNG is a command-line utility that enables you to convert SVG files to PNG images in the LDPI, MDPI, HDPI and XHDPI format, in order to put together drawables for Android-based applications. It features straightforward options and supports bulk processing mode for multiple SVG graphic items at the same time.

No setup required, besides Java

The entire program's wrapped in a single executable .jar file that can be saved anywhere on the disk or copied to a removable storage unit, in order to directly run it on any computer by just calling its process from a Command Prompt dialog.Just remember to have Java Runtime installed. Other than that, the tool doesn't add new entries to the system registry or create files on the disk without your knowledge.

How it works

The syntax is java -jar SVG-To-Android-PNG.jar "SVG Folder" and there are a couple of examples provided for DOS/Windows and Unix/Linux.Therefore, it's possible to convert multiple SVG items at the same time by indicating their containing directory. The entire task shouldn't take long, after which you can examine the new files and integrate them into your Android apps.

Evaluation and conclusion

Although it hasn't been updated for a long time, SVG To Android PNG worked smoothly in our tests, without triggering the operating system to hang, crash or specify errors. We haven't experienced compatibility issues on newer Windows models.It didn't put a strain on the computer's performance, since it needed a low amount of CPU and RAM to function normally. Unfortunately, the software product remained in beta stage and doesn't seem to be in development anymore.Nevertheless, you can test SVG To Android PNG for yourself if you're looking for a quick method to create PNG files LDPI, MDPI, HDPI and XHDPI format for Android apps from SVG images.