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svgpng refers to a method or tool used to convert Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files into Portable Network Graphics (PNG) files. SVG is an XML-based vector image format, meaning it describes images using mathematical equations rather than pixels. This allows SVGs to be scaled to any size without loss of quality. PNG, on the other hand, is a raster image format, meaning it is composed of a fixed grid of pixels.

The conversion process from SVG to PNG is often necessary because while SVG offers scalability and small file sizes for certain types of graphics, not all web browsers or applications fully support SVG rendering. PNG is a widely supported format, making it a reliable choice for displaying images consistently across different platforms. Tools that perform this conversion can range from online converters to command-line utilities and programming libraries. These tools interpret the SVG code and render it into a pixel-based representation, saving the result as a PNG file. The quality of the resulting PNG depends on the resolution at which the SVG is rendered during the conversion process.