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Convert AI to SVG

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Tested on macOS, Windows & Linux
Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert AI to SVG

  1. Add your .AI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
  2. Convert it to .SVG in a few seconds.
  3. Download your new .SVG file.

What to expect

  • Gradient meshes are not supported in SVG and will be flattened to a raster image or approximated with many gradient stops.
  • Illustrator-specific live effects (3D extrude, certain blend modes) are rasterized or dropped during export.
  • Text can be exported as editable SVG <text> elements or converted to outlines - use outlines for logos, live text for accessible content.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert AI to SVG for free?
Yes. Inkscape (desktop) and Photopea (browser) both open .ai files and export SVG at no cost.
Why does Inkscape show my AI file differently than Illustrator?
Inkscape reads the PDF layer embedded in the .ai file, not the full Illustrator editable data, so effects and gradient meshes may look different or be missing.
Will text be editable in the exported SVG?
In Illustrator, choose the SVG text option (not Convert to Outlines) to keep text editable; in Inkscape, text stays live unless you manually convert it via Path > Object to Path.
Can I open the exported SVG back in Illustrator?
Yes, Illustrator opens SVG files, but text converted to outlines will not be re-editable as type.
Learn about the formats: .AI · .SVG
Programs that convert AI: Adobe Illustrator · CorelDraw Graphics Suite · UniConvertor · Mayura Draw · Xara Page & Layout Designer · Affinity Designer for Windows · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Illustrator for Mac