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Convert AI to SVG – Open Illustrator Files Anywhere

Transform Adobe Illustrator files into universal SVG format. Edit and use your vectors without Illustrator.

Step 1: Upload your files

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Step 2: Choose format
Step 3: Convert files

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Stuck with AI Files You Cannot Open?

You received an AI file but Adobe Illustrator costs over $250 per year. Or you have your own AI files and need to share them with someone who does not have Illustrator. Either way, the proprietary format is blocking your workflow.

Converting to SVG solves this instantly. SVG is an open standard that works in any browser, free vector editors like Inkscape, and every modern design tool. Your vectors become accessible to everyone.

How to Convert AI to SVG

  1. Upload your AI file – Drag and drop or click to select your Adobe Illustrator file
  2. Confirm SVG output – SVG is the universal vector format for web and design
  3. Download your SVG – Ready to use on websites or edit in any vector software

No Adobe subscription needed. No software to install. Convert and download in seconds.

Why Convert AI to SVG?

AI files are locked to Adobe's ecosystem. SVG opens your vectors to the entire world:

  • Browser compatible – SVG displays directly in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • Edit in free software – Inkscape, Figma, Canva, and dozens of other tools support SVG
  • Web optimized – SVG is the standard format for logos, icons, and graphics on websites
  • Search engine readable – SVG uses XML text, so Google can index your vector content
  • Scalable – SVG stays perfectly sharp at any size, from favicon to billboard

SVG has become the web standard because it combines small file sizes with infinite scalability.

Common Use Cases

Web Development

Your designer delivered logos and icons in AI format, but your website needs SVG. Convert once and your graphics are ready for responsive design with CSS styling.

Editing Without Illustrator

You need to modify a logo or illustration but do not have Adobe Illustrator. Convert to SVG and open in Inkscape (free), Figma, or any vector editor.

Cricut and Vinyl Cutting

Cutting machines often prefer SVG over AI. Convert your designs for seamless import into Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio.

Sharing with Clients

Not everyone has Adobe software. Send SVG files that clients can view in their browser and open in whatever design tools they use.

AI vs SVG: Understanding the Difference

Both are vector formats, but they serve different purposes:

  • Choose SVG when: You need web graphics, want to edit in non-Adobe software, or need to share with people who lack Illustrator
  • Keep AI when: You are working within Adobe Creative Cloud and need Illustrator-specific features like editable text, complex effects, or artboards

AI is a working format for designers using Adobe. SVG is the delivery format for the web and cross-platform editing.

What Converts and What Does Not

Most vector elements convert cleanly:

  • Paths and shapes – Convert perfectly to SVG
  • Solid colors and gradients – Full support in SVG
  • Basic strokes – Width, color, and style preserved
  • Groups – Layer organization maintained

Some Illustrator-specific features may flatten or simplify:

  • Complex effects – Shadows and glows may rasterize
  • Live text – May convert to outlines
  • Linked images – May embed or require separate handling

For best results, expand appearances and outline text in Illustrator before uploading if you have access to the software.

Batch Convert Multiple AI Files

Have a folder of AI files from a design project? Upload them all at once and convert your entire collection to SVG. Perfect for migrating assets to a new design system or preparing graphics for a website launch.

Works on Any Device

Convert AI to SVG right in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • Tablet and mobile devices

No software downloads. No plugins. Just upload and convert.

Pro Tip

If you have access to Illustrator, use Object > Expand Appearance before exporting. This converts effects like shadows into actual paths that translate cleanly to SVG. Without this step, complex effects may rasterize.

Common Mistake

Assuming all Illustrator features work in SVG. Live effects, blend modes like Multiply or Screen, and certain gradient types may not render identically. Always preview your converted SVG in a browser before using it.

Best For

Ideal for web developers needing website graphics, designers sharing files with non-Adobe users, and crafters preparing designs for cutting machines. Any situation where you need universal vector access.

Not Recommended

Not the best choice if you need to continue editing in Illustrator with all effects intact. Keep the original AI file for future edits and export SVG as a delivery format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our converter processes AI files directly in your browser. You do not need Illustrator or any other Adobe software installed.

Yes. SVG preserves vector paths as editable curves. You can open the converted file in Inkscape, Figma, or any vector editor and modify every point and shape.

Text may convert to outlines (paths) rather than editable text. This preserves the exact appearance but means you cannot change the wording without retyping. For editable text, outline fonts in Illustrator first.

Absolutely. SVG is the standard format for web graphics. You can embed SVG directly in HTML, use it as an image source, or style it with CSS.

AI files cannot display in browsers and require Adobe software. SVG is an open web standard that all browsers support natively. SVG files are also smaller and can be styled with CSS.

Yes. Standard gradients, solid fills, and stroke colors convert accurately to SVG. Complex blending modes or effects may simplify slightly.

Yes. Inkscape fully supports SVG as its native format. Your converted file opens with all paths editable. This is a popular workflow for users who want free Illustrator alternatives.

We support AI files up to 100MB. Most vector graphics are well under this limit. Complex files with embedded images may take slightly longer to process.

Conversion happens in your browser for standard files. Your vectors are processed locally and the converted SVG downloads directly to your device.

Yes. SVG is the preferred format for most cutting machines including Cricut and Silhouette. Convert your AI designs and import directly into your cutting software.

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