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TomH07
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October 19, 2015
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P: How to export to SVG from Photoshop?

  • October 19, 2015
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I have a PS file that has text that I converted to a shape, plus another shape. I want to convert that to an SVG file, but, when I use the Explort As dialog, the only export file options are GIF, PNG and JPG. If I do Save As, the only options are Photoshop, Large Document Format, Photoshop PDF, and TIFF. 

 

I searched the help system, there's nothing there that I can find. Did they remove SVG export from Photoshop?? I sure hope not. I have Photoshop 22.4.3. 

    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    Please read »Legacy 'Export As'« on this page: 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/whats-new/2021-5.html#other-enhancements

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    dawebmastr
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    August 23, 2021

    When I was creating SVG logo using photoshop I can convert the object to shape then export as... I can usually select SVG as an option but its gone. I thought maybe it was the layers or something...

     

    I went into preferences and export option and SVG is gone as well. I am using windows and Have the latest version of photoshop 22.5

     

    Am I the only one missing SVG as an export option?

      c.pfaffenbichler
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      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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      August 23, 2021

      Funny … I can reproduce the issue (Photoshop 22.5.0 on Mac OS 10.15.7), but svg still seems to be listed in the Help: 

      Export files in Photoshop

       

       

      Ah, there is a mention of the changes here 

      Other changes and enhancements

       

      Quote:

      »Navigate to Preferences > Export and enable Use Legacy "Export As". Quit and relaunch Photoshop.«

        ChelseDaniel
        ChelseDaniel
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        December 7, 2021

        They took that away too now with the latest update.

          jane-e
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          jane-eCommunity Expert
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          July 26, 2021

          Does it work when you choose the new Save a Copy (not Save As)?

           

          [EDIT: Ignore this post]

           

          ~ Jane

          davescm
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          July 26, 2021

          @jane-e   Hi Jane

          On Windows (I don't know about Mac) SVG is only in Export As not in Save as or Save a Copy

          Dave

            jane-e
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            July 26, 2021

            Thanks @davescm , for some reason I was thinking EPS, not SVG.  😊 Anyway, I've tested properly and SVG is available on Mac with Export.

             

            @TomH07 : Is this happening with all files or just the one file?

             

            ~ Jane

             

             

              J E L
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              J E LCommunity Expert
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              July 26, 2021

              @TomH07 It's available in File > Export > Export As for me. I tested this with a .psd file with layers and the svg option is still there.

               

               

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                TomH07Author
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                July 26, 2021

                No, I don't have SVG as an option in my Export As dialog, why is it missing? 

                 

                 

                  J E L
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                  J E LCommunity Expert
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                  July 26, 2021

                  Totally strange! Maybe try reinstalling, a preferences reset, or rolling back to an earlier version to see if that clears it out!

                  Reiner Schmeinck
                  Reiner Schmeinck
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                  May 21, 2021

                  I can't save SVG anymore (Mac M1).

                   

                   

                  {Thread title edited by moderator}

                  JJMack
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                  JJMackCommunity Expert
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                  May 21, 2021

                  Adobe Photoshop does not support SVG files, illustrator,  Photoshop can export SVG file  however the file is likely to have more raster image data then vector image data.  You can Place ins SVG files as vector object.  The vector are in the object not in Photoshop. You can also import svg file as a single raster layer that may contain transparency.   Photoshop is a Pixel editor that some Vector tool. Phtoshop does not support Vector fille saving lie SVG.  The use of SVG with Photoshop is limited,   There is Product name  SVG Layers a Photoshop extension that can import most of what be in a svg file as photoshop shape layers.  Photoshop can not save SVG vector file, The SVG Layer Extension  has as has two other buttons beside the Import button.  Layers to SVG and a Doc to SVG.  I have never looked to these I do not install AI. I have no need for saving SVG files.

                  I did import a AI svg free sample an use doc to SVG.  the saved SVG was much later then the one I imported with SVGLayers 

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                  Providenze
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                  August 29, 2021

                  Hi JJMACK 🙂

                   

                  Thanks for the information.
                   
                  I've been a graphic designer for 22 years and a Photoshop user from day one. I develop everything that is later used as SVG file with Photoshop. I opened a PSD file today that still had SVG export preset. But when I click on Export, Photoshop immediately crashes. I have attached a screenshot.

                  Same here, the option to export .SVG is dissapear in my Photoshop

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