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Illustrator doesn't let me export to SVG-file, exports to XML-file instead

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April 5, 2023
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Hey everyone,

I'm trying to export an Illustrator file with five artboards, only containing text and images, to 5 separate SVG-files. I've tried multiple times through export > export as > SVG, but when I click on export, 5 separate XML-files with .svg-file-endings are saved. As I'm trying to export logos for a client in SVG-format with a preview thumbnail, this is quite an issue.

Any advice?

best,

Elena

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Hello @412830796143,

We understand that encountering technical issues can be frustrating. Would you mind trying to permanently change the app used to open SVGs to Finder (https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/mac-help/mh35597/mac#:~:text=Permanently%20change%20the%20app%20used%20to%20open%20a%20file) and checking if it helps?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Anubhav

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The file format SVG is based on XML.

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I know this! 🙂 but still, how am I able to export true SVG-files?

Had to find a work around now by converting the XML-files to SVG with internet services...