Convert AI to SVG
Free AI to SVG converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert AI to SVG
Quick answer: To convert AI to SVG: upload your AI file, choose SVG as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.
- Upload your AI file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select SVG as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your SVG file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert AI to SVG
- AI is rendered to an image first and then placed inside the SVG file, so individual paths and layers are not carried over.
AI vs SVG at a glance
| Feature | AI | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adobe Illustrator Artwork | SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) |
| Introduced | 1987 | 2001 |
| Compression | Vector | Vector |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Editable logos, print artwork and packaging design | Logos, icons and illustrations that must stay sharp at any size |
| Compatibility | Opens in Adobe Illustrator and most professional design tools; browsers cannot display it. | Opens in every browser and in design tools such as Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma. |
When to choose SVG instead of AI
Choose SVG for logos, icons and illustrations that must stay sharp at any size. Its main limit: it is not designed for photographs.
Stay with AI if you need editable logos, print artwork and packaging design.
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AI to SVG FAQ
How do I convert AI to SVG?
Upload your AI file, select SVG as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the SVG file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Will my AI stay sharp as SVG?
Your image is placed inside the SVG file at its original pixel size. It will look the same, but it is not traced into vector paths, so enlarging it will blur it like any other picture.
Is transparency kept when converting AI to SVG?
Yes. Both AI and SVG support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Where can I open a SVG file?
Opens in every browser and in design tools such as Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma.
Is it free and safe to convert AI to SVG here?
Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
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