SVG files....why?

[gabagoo]

Lately I have been getting more and more SVG files and Signlab and Flexi do not open them, so I have to use an online convertor, which is free, and converts them to eps files. I just can't figure out what software is making an SVG file and why is this file becoming a standard, yet the software I use does not recognize them.

 

[Solventinkjet]

My best guess is SVG is what a lot of AI bots give when asked for a vector image. SVG is commonly used on websites for vector graphics so I think AI thinks that's the way to go. I just asked chatGPT if it can make a vector image and it said yes, I can make and SVG but if you want an EPS or PDF let me know. So it does seem to default to SVG for some reason.

 

[Zoogee World]

If you have Adobe Illustrator, you can open SVG files. Typically without any issues.

 

[JBurton]

If you have chrome, you can open the svg, then print a pdf that will import.

 

[Attila Nagy]

InkScape saves SVG as default format. It is free.
Double check the size when using SVG format

 

[Boudica]

Canva - that is where 95% of SVG files are coming from. Inkscapes also defaults to SVG for vectors.

 

[gabagoo]

Thanks Guys......

 

[WildWestDesigns]

One thing to keep in mind, Ai and Corel Draw actually will remove data from SVG files on import. If there is something else that isn't properly formatted XML markup, it will remove that from the file. Certain plugins will store design data there, so be careful. My suggestion would be to use Inkscape to open it as it just ignores that extra markup.

Browsers will support SVGs as that is the native vector format for browsers (SVGs are just text files, can open it up in a plain text editor as well).

Blender can export SVGs as well using the Grease Pencil toolkit (Blenders 2D toolkit, I mainly use this compared to traditional vector software for a variety of reasons, a lot of non destructive editing can be done this way as well). As such, it can also read SVG files as well.

 

[IsItFasst]

Newer versions of Flexi will open SVGs but it's always a crap-shoot if it will open properly or at all. Even if Flexi does open the file and it looks "right", I always open in Inkscape or Illustrator, plus send the customer a proof to verify it is correct.

 

[NeilNMD]

People who are new to graphics also seem to discover SVG files prior to any other print related format as they’re more readily available on the internet.