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Export to SVG Not Working Correctly

Participant ,
Nov 13, 2019 Nov 13, 2019

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When I export an .ai file to svg, several elements are distorted and the output is unusable.

 

(My ultimate goal: I use a lot of text-heavy images on the web, and I want text that is crisp and clear. Using png format, text is slightly fuzzy, even when I scale it up and optimize for type.)

 

I have:

  • Illustrator 24.0
  • Windows 10 64-Bit

 

My method:

  • File > Save As > SVG > Use Artboards

 

My options:

  • SVG Profiles: SVG 1.1
  • Type: Convert to outline
  • Image Location: Embed
  • CSS Properties: Presentation Attributes
  • Decimal Places: 3
  • Encoding: Unicode (UTF-8)

 

I have tried other methods as well, and get the same results.

 

Illustrator Version

Illustrator VersionIllustrator Version

 

 

SVG Options

SVG OptionsSVG Options

 

How it Should LookHow it Should LookHow it Should Look

 

How it Actually LooksHow it Does LookHow it Does Look

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LEGEND ,
Nov 14, 2019 Nov 14, 2019

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Designers see problems in their own work more closely than others. So please tell us exactly where it’s distorted. I can see your arrows are missing a fill in half the shape, but no distortion. 

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Participant ,
Nov 15, 2019 Nov 15, 2019

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@Test_Screen_Name

 

Yes – You're right. "Distorted" is the wrong description. It looks like there may be problems with transparency. 

 

Is there any way to resolve this?

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Community Expert ,
Nov 16, 2019 Nov 16, 2019

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So this is built exactly how?

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Participant ,
Nov 17, 2019 Nov 17, 2019

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I'm not sure what information you're after... it's an Illustrator file with several layers, transparencies, and text.

If I have to modify the file in order to export it as an SVG, then I'll just continue using PNGs instead. (As you can see, I'm not that familiar with SVG format. I thought it might be a better alternative for getting crisp text in web graphics. However, if it takes special preparation, then it isn't a better alternative for me.)

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Nov 17, 2019 Nov 17, 2019

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Obviously you are not familiar with SVG. SVG is basically code. You need to know what works and what doesn't in order to build your artwork accordingly. If you use a lot of bledning modes, then yes, it might not work.

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