If you need help locating the download directory on your system, you can check the following link for more information:
Default Download Location
- Open File Explorer.
- Select the Downloads folder.
Issue: SVG appears as “HTML Web Page”
This happens when .svg is associated with Microsoft Edge or another browser. The file is downloaded correctly, but Explorer displays the wrong file type.
Fix: Re-associate .svg with a vector editor
Method 1: Windows Settings
- Press Win + I → open Settings.
- Go to Apps → Default apps → Choose default apps by file type.
- Scroll to .svg.
- Select a vector editor (Inkscape, Illustrator, etc.).
Method 2: “Open With”
- Right-click any SVG file.
- Choose Open with → Choose another app.
- Select a vector-capable application.
- Check Always use this app to open .svg files.
Enable File Extensions
In File Explorer → View, enable File name extensions so you can verify the file extension.
If you still cannot find the file
- Search for
*.svgin File Explorer. - Open your browser’s download page (Ctrl + J).
Default Download Location
- Open Finder.
- Select the Downloads folder.
General SVG Support
macOS handles SVG reliably. You can view SVG files with Preview, Safari, or any vector editor such as Illustrator or Affinity Designer.
If the file is not visible
- Use Spotlight to search for
*.svg. - Check Safari → Settings → General → File download location.
Known iOS Issues with SVG
- SVG does not appear in the Files app.
- SVG cannot be attached in Mail.
- SVG is automatically converted to PNG, losing vector data.
Why this happens
Certain iOS versions have limitations in the file system and built-in apps. The SVG may download correctly, but the OS refuses to display it or silently converts it.
Workarounds
- Download the file on a Mac or Windows PC.
- Open the SVG with a third-party app supporting vector formats.
- Use AirDrop from another device that downloaded it properly.
For reliable editing
Use a desktop environment. iOS is not consistent with SVG file handling across versions.
SVG Support on Android
Android’s handling of SVG varies by version and manufacturer. Known issues include:
- SVG not showing up in the Downloads app.
- Default image viewer cannot open the file.
- Certain apps convert SVG to PNG without warning.
Solutions
- Use Chrome or Firefox to download the file.
- Install a dedicated vector graphics app with SVG support.
- Transfer the file to a desktop computer if problems persist.
Note
Desktop operating systems are much more reliable for handling SVG files.
Searching for the File
- Search your system for the filename downloaded.
- Search specifically for
*.svg.
Browser Download History
- Chrome/Edge: Ctrl + J
- Firefox: Ctrl + J
- Safari (macOS): ⌥⌘L
Filled Layers
Color filled vector elements
Stroked Layers
Color bordered vector elements
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Quick Start Tutorial
First, select a model that best matches the type of your input image. There are four categories:
- Photo (many colors): Ideal for high-detail, color-rich images.
- Clipart (few colors): Best for images with limited colors and simpler designs.
- Sketch (only gray-scale): Suited for gray-scale images with varying shades of gray.
- Drawing (black/white): Perfect for black and white images, like line drawings or monochrome graphics.
Choose one of the available color palettes that best matches your image. A palette with fewer colors often yields a clearer vector output. If none of the pre-defined palettes suit your image, you have the option to create a custom color palette. This allows for a more precise and tailored vector conversion that reflects the true colors of your image.
If your input image has noise or is of low resolution, enhance its quality by selecting one of the available options:
- Noise Reduction: This helps in smoothing out the noise in the image, making it cleaner for a more accurate vector conversion.
- Upscaling: Use this for low-resolution images. It increases the image's size and clarity, making it more suitable for a detailed vector conversion. If you image already has a high quality and more upscaling is not offered, you can consider using the "Image Crop" to select a small part of your image which then can be upscaled.
Select the color which should be used for the vector image generation. Less output colors usually result in clearer vector images, especially if there are many small output color circles which represent small color areas.
- You can drag & drop the color circles to change the order or the grouping of the color layers.
- Each color circle has a check box which allows to disable the color, often useful to remove a background color to generate a vector image with a transparent background.
