Converting graphic formats
An introductory guide to converting each vector-image format to .SVG, using its native application or commonly used software:
1. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
- Native format: Already SVG, so no conversion is needed. SVG is a web vector standard.
2. AI (Adobe Illustrator Artwork)
Software: Adobe Illustrator
- Open the AI file in Adobe Illustrator.
- Go to File > Save As.
- In the Save as type dropdown, select SVG (*.SVG).
- Adjust the SVG settings if necessary and click OK.
3. EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Software: Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape
In Adobe Illustrator:
- Open the EPS file in Adobe Illustrator.
- Go to File > Save As.
- Select SVG (*.SVG) in the dropdown and click Save.
In Inkscape:
- Open the EPS file in Inkscape.
- Go to File > Save As.
- Choose SVG from the formats and click Save.
4. PDF (Portable Document Format)
Software: Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape
In Adobe Illustrator:
- Open the PDF file in Adobe Illustrator.
- Go to File > Save As.
- Choose SVG as the format and click Save.
In Inkscape:
- Open the PDF file in Inkscape.
- Go to File > Save As.
- Select SVG as the format and click Save.
5. CDR (CorelDRAW)
Software: CorelDRAW
- Open the CDR file in CorelDRAW.
- Go to File > Export.
- In the export dialogue, select SVG.
- Click Export and adjust the SVG settings as needed.
6. DXF (Drawing Exchange Format)
Software: AutoCAD or Inkscape
In Inkscape:
- Open the DXF file in Inkscape.
- Go to File > Save As.
- Select SVG in the dropdown and click Save.
In AutoCAD:
- Open the DXF file in AutoCAD.
- Export it to a vector format such as EPS.
- Open the EPS file in Inkscape or Illustrator and save it as SVG.
7. WMF (Windows Metafile)
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint or Inkscape
In PowerPoint:
- Import the WMF image into PowerPoint.
- Right-click the image and select Save as Picture.
- Choose SVG as the output format, available in recent PowerPoint versions.
In Inkscape:
- Open the WMF file in Inkscape.
- Go to File > Save As and choose SVG.
8. EMF (Enhanced Metafile)
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint or Inkscape
In PowerPoint:
- Insert the EMF file into PowerPoint.
- Right-click the image and choose Save as Picture.
- Select SVG as the output format.
In Inkscape:
- Open the EMF file in Inkscape.
- Go to File > Save As and select SVG.
9. XAML (eXtensible Application Markup Language)
Software: Microsoft Visual Studio or Inkscape
In Inkscape:
- Import the XAML file into Inkscape.
- Use Save As and choose SVG.
10. CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile)
Software: CorelDRAW or Inkscape
In CorelDRAW:
- Open the CGM file in CorelDRAW.
- Go to File > Export.
- Choose SVG in the dropdown and click Export.
In Inkscape:
- Open the CGM file in Inkscape.
- Go to File > Save As.
- Select SVG and save the file.
11. VML (Vector Markup Language)
Software: Microsoft Office or Inkscape
In Inkscape:
- Import the VML file into Inkscape.
- Go to File > Save As and select SVG.
Note: VML is an obsolete format, so using Inkscape is the most common conversion method described here.
12. SWF (Small Web Format)
Software: Adobe Animate or Inkscape
In Inkscape:
- Open the SWF file in Inkscape; SWF support is limited.
- Save the file as SVG.
Alternative method:
- Export the SWF file to a vector format, EPS, using Adobe Animate.
- Use Illustrator or Inkscape to convert the EPS to SVG.
13. PLT (Plotter File)
Software: HPGL or AutoCAD
- Convert the PLT file to DXF using plotter software or an online converter.
- Open the DXF file in Inkscape and save it as SVG.
These are instructions for converting each format to SVG using native or commonly used applications.
This is an introductory guide: there are always other ways to make these conversions, including specialist applications and websites.
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