AI to SVG

Upload a AI file and download it as SVG. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a AI file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
  • Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the AI file on the orange block above, or press “Choose AI”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to SVG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the SVG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How AI to SVG conversion works

AI file (AI) stores data in the AI format. Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) stores shapes, paths, and text as XML vector coordinates that scale to any resolution without quality loss. This traces the raster pixels into vector paths, making the result scalable without quality loss. Metadata such as creation date is preserved where the target format supports it; features the target format cannot represent are dropped. The result is a standard SVG file readable by any compatible application. 1converter handles AI-to-SVG conversion server-side: files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on isolated cloud infrastructure, and the converted output is available for download for 24 hours before automatic deletion. No account is required for standard conversions.

Sources and specifications

Quality levels for AI → SVG

LevelFile sizeSpeed
Low qualitySmallest file, basic qualityVery smallVery fast
Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and qualityMediumFast
High qualityLarger file, great qualityLargeModerate
Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible qualityVery largeSlow

Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.

When to convert

What the SVG file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Intelligent 1-step conversion process
  • Optimized through optimal intermediate format
  • Exporting logo artwork from Illustrator (AI) for responsive web headers
  • Turning AI-made icons into inline SVG for UI systems and design tokens

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The SVG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
  • Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting AI to SVG.

Does converting AI to SVG preserve vector quality?
Yes—SVG is vector-based, so converted paths and shapes remain resolution-independent for sharp scaling on screens.
Will text in the SVG stay editable after conversion?
Text can remain editable if it converts as SVG <text> or outlines correctly; otherwise it may be converted to paths depending on the AI content.
How does file size typically change when converting AI to SVG?
SVG is often smaller than raster exports because it stores geometry, but complex AI effects may increase SVG markup size.
Are transparency and gradients supported in the SVG output?
Common transparencies are carried via SVG opacity and alpha handling, and many gradients can be mapped to SVG gradient definitions, though some complex effects may be simplified.

More about this pair

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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