How to convert AI to SVG
To convert AI to SVG, upload your AI file, choose SVG as the output format and press Convert. The finished SVG file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns AI vector graphic files into SVG in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your AI file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert AI to SVG?
- Scales without blur
- Tiny files for logos and icons
- Styleable with CSS and scriptable
- Opens in: every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma
What to expect from this conversion
- The AI file must have been saved with PDF compatibility, which is Illustrator's default. Files saved without it cannot be read.
- Shapes and paths stay vector. Text is converted to outlines, so it cannot be edited as text but always looks right.
AI vs SVG
| Property | AI | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adobe Illustrator Artwork | Scalable Vector Graphics |
| Released | 1987, Adobe | 2001, W3C |
| Family | Vector | Image |
| Opens in | Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Inkscape, Affinity Designer and CorelDRAW | every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma |
| Best for | logos and brand artwork; illustrations for print | logos and icons; illustrations |
Steps to convert AI to SVG
- Drop your AI file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that SVG is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new SVG file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Re-save the AI file with PDF compatibility if it fails.
- Use SVG for the web and PDF for print.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert AI to SVG?
Drop your AI file on the converter, confirm that SVG is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the SVG file. No account or software is needed.
Is the AI to SVG converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting AI to SVG?
The AI file must have been saved with PDF compatibility, which is Illustrator's default. Files saved without it cannot be read. Shapes and paths stay vector. Text is converted to outlines, so it cannot be edited as text but always looks right.
Why does my AI file not convert?
Only AI files saved with PDF compatibility can be read. In Illustrator, choose Save As and turn on Create PDF Compatible File.
Which programs open SVG files?
SVG files open in every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.