AI to SVG Converter
Convert Illustrator artboards to scalable SVG. The conversion runs inside your browser, so the file is never uploaded.
Works with .ai files from Illustrator 9 or newer saved with “Create PDF Compatible File” (on by default). Illustrator 8 and older can’t be converted.
Everything runs locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server — close the tab and your files are gone.
How to convert .ai to SVG
Drop the .ai file
The file opens straight from your device. There is no queue to wait in and no size ceiling imposed by a server.
Check the preview first
Every artboard is rendered so you can see the artwork before converting. Complex effects are where SVG output tends to drift, and the preview is where you spot it.
Pick the artboards to convert
Each selected artboard becomes its own .svg file. Choose several and they arrive together as a ZIP.
Export SVG
The vector paths are written out as SVG markup on your device and download immediately.
AI to SVG — frequently asked questions
Does the SVG stay editable as vector?
Yes. Paths, fills and strokes come out as real SVG geometry, so you can reopen the result in Figma, Inkscape, Affinity Designer or a code editor and keep editing the shapes.
Is the text still selectable in the SVG?
No. Text is converted to vector outlines. The letterforms stay exact, but you cannot select, search or restyle them. If you need live text, set it again in your SVG editor.
Why is my SVG so much larger than the .ai file?
Photos and other placed images get embedded in the SVG as base64 data, which inflates a vector file badly. If the artwork is mostly photographic, PNG is the right format instead.
Which effects do not survive the conversion?
Gradient mesh, blend modes and some transparency groups are the usual casualties — they can come out flattened or shifted. Flat fills, strokes, and linear or radial gradients convert reliably.
Can I use the SVG on a website?
Yes, either referenced as an image file or pasted inline into your HTML. Because the paths are genuine vectors it stays sharp at any size and on any display.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The .ai file is read and converted inside your browser tab. Nothing is transmitted and nothing is stored — closing the tab removes everything.