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Exporting Web-Ready SVG files from Illustrator

Steps to Export Assets to SVG

To generate web-optimized SVG files from Adobe Illustrator, please use the following process and format settings: (See video below for demonstration)

1 – Convert all fonts, strokes, etc., to outlines

1 – Select only the item(s) to export (Do not export the entire artboard) < Important!

3 – Select File > Export Selection

4 – Select Format: SVG

5 – Click the gear icon for SVG Settings

6 – Once settings match those shown below, proceed to “Export Asset”

SVG Format Settings

  • Styling: Internal CSS
  • Font: SVG
  • Images: Preserve
  • Object IDs: Layer Names
  • Decimal: 2
  • Minify: Checked
  • Responsive: Checked

Settings for Exporting Web-Ready SVG files from Illustrator
Illustrator format settings for exporting SVG files for the web

Demonstration