Issues saving multiple SVG files from 1 Illustrator file (multiple artboards)

[rossc28153022]

Hello!

I have an Illustrator file with 10 artboards.

Up until yesterday I have been happily saving (file - save as - svg) my work as SVGs and always check the "Use Artboards" option. This gives me 10 individual SVGs. However now I am finding overnight that has broken.

Now when I save, I get 10 indiviaul SVG files but when I open each svg file there are 10 artboards inside the file instead of just 1 artboard per file.

Does anyone know what is happening? How I can fix it?

Note: Just updated to the new version (27.1.1) thinking issue was the old version and still having the same issue

Operating system MacOS Monterey Version 12.5.1

Adobe Illustrator Version 27.1.1

[Monika Gause]

Would using File > Export > Export for screens be an option?

[rossc28153022]

Possibly, however not sure if it will effect the quailty somehow.

[Monika Gause]

You can access the quality settings by clicking on the cogwheel button.

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Did you check the "Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilties" option? This will keep all the artboards when opening the svg file in Illustrator.

[rossc28153022]

Yes, that is checked - very strange!

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Unchecking it will remove the other artboards.

[rossc28153022]

Thank You!! Just realised what you meant...Unchecking fixed the issue.

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped.

[Andy Swift]

This is the correct answer.