For a website or further editing, start with SVG. For printing, ask the printer whether they want PDF or EPS. Choose DXF only if your CAD or cutting software needs it.
This table describes files made by ImageSVG. Other apps may export these formats differently.
| File | What it keeps here | Before using it |
|---|---|---|
| SVG | Editable shapes, colors, gradual color changes and transparency | Open it in your drawing app and compare it with the preview |
| Vector shapes, gradual color changes and transparency | Ask the printer to confirm the page size and color requirements | |
| EPS | Shapes with solid colors; see-through areas are blended with white | Check colors carefully; gradients and transparency will change |
| DXF | Closed outlines, without color fills | Measure the imported drawing and prepare it in your CAD or cutting software |
Can I change the words after conversion?
Not by typing over them. Letters from an image become shapes in all four formats. To change the wording, type it again in a drawing app using the correct font. Keep that editable text version for future changes.
What should I ask the printer?
Send the required width and height, and ask which file format and color setup they accept. If the design runs to the edge of a page, ask whether they need extra artwork beyond the cut edge, called bleed. An ImageSVG PDF does not include a complete print setup or PDF/X certification.
DXF: check size before cutting
DXF is a drawing, not a set of machine instructions. ImageSVG writes closed curves called splines, in millimetres. It maps 96 image pixels to 25.4 mm, which may differ from the size you want.
After importing, measure a known width and resize the drawing if needed. Check for duplicate lines, missing gaps and unsupported curves. A thick drawn line can become two outlines, one on each side, rather than one line through the middle. Prepare the cutting settings in your machine's software.
SVG download is included in the free plan. PDF, EPS, DXF and batch ZIP downloads need paid access.
Start by checking the drawing
This flower studio illustration has broad colored areas and narrow gaps between the stems. The pair below shows the PNG and converted SVG. If you export it as DXF, expect outlines rather than the colored picture. A thick flower stem may have two edges, so check it in your cutting software. This detailed picture would need preparation before cutting; it is not a ready-to-cut design. For PDF or EPS, check the page size and colors in the receiving app.
