Why convert LLSP to SVG?
.llsp is a zip archive, and inside it LEGO includes a ready-made .svg named icon.svg that renders the entire program as scalable vector art. People grab it to print, share, or document their code at high resolution.
How to convert LLSP to SVG
7-Zip
Copy the .llsp, rename it to .zip, open with 7-Zip and extract icon.svg, then double-click it to view in a browser.
The Unarchiver
On a Mac, rename the .llsp to .zip and open it with The Unarchiver, then grab the icon.svg from the extracted folder.
About these formats
An .llsp file is a project saved by the LEGO Education SPIKE App version 2, holding the block-based or Python program a student built for a SPIKE Prime or SPIKE Essential robot. It is a ZIP…
Open .LLSP details →An SVG file is a Scalable Vector Graphics image - a W3C open standard that stores 2D graphics as XML text, so it scales to any size without losing quality. Any modern web browser opens it…
Open .SVG details →Quality & what to watch
- The SVG is a static picture of the blocks, not runnable code - you cannot edit the program from it.
- Some file managers (like Thunar) can browse the
.llspas a zip without renaming, but most tools need the.zipextension. - The image reflects the program at save time; re-export after any changes in the SPIKE App.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SVG file called?
icon.svg and sits inside the .llsp archive.Why use the SVG instead of a screenshot?
Do I need to rename the file?
.llsp to .zip lets 7-Zip or The Unarchiver open it as an archive.Can I turn the SVG back into code?
project.json/.sb3 inside the same archive.