How to Create Svg Images

Scalable vector graphics (SVG) allow for more interactive elements on webpages without using as much bandwidth as other image formats like JPEG or GIF, making them ideal for web design.https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/svg.html...

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Using Convertio JPG to SVG Converter

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    Open your Web browser and go to https://convertio.co/jpg-svg/. This takes you to the page for Convertio's JPG to SVG Converter, which is free to use.
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    Select the source for your JPG image. At the top of the converter menu, you should see a red toolbar listing different sources you can access to upload a JPG image file to be converted to SVG.
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    Navigate to the file you want to convert. Once you've selected a source, a dialog box should pop up with the library of your computer's folders. From there, navigate to the folder with the file you want to convert and select the file.
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    Click Convert. Once the file has been uploaded, a red button will appear in the lower-right corner of the menu screen. This will start the conversion process, which may take a few minutes depending on the file size.
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    Click Download. Once the file is done being converted, a blue button will appear to the right of the file name in the Converter menu. Once you click it, the image will then be downloaded onto your computer as an SVG file.
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Using Adobe Illustrator

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    Open Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator is a graphic design app that lets you create your own art using a variety of tools and features.
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    Create your image. Once you have Illustrator opened, you can select any of the tools in the toolbar on the left side of the screen to get started with designing your image.
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    Apply SVG effects to certain layers of your image. If you want to add any custom effects to your image, you can select a layer and then click Effect > SVG Filters > Apply SVG Filter. Then, just click the Edit SVG Filter button, edit the default code, and click OK to save your SVG effects.
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    Click the File tab. This is located in the top-left corner of the screen.
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    Select Export in the menu. To have your SVG file ready for viewing and using outside of Illustrator, you'll need to export it.
    1. You can also select Save As..., though this will save the file so that it can only be viewed and edited in Illustrator.
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    Click Export As.... This pulls up a new menu where you can export the file from Illustrator into the format of your choice.
    1. You can also select Export for Screens... to have your SVG image saved in a way that can be accessed on iOS or Android devices.
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    Select SVG in the list of file types. Illustrator offers a variety of file types for you to choose from, including web-ready SVG files.
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    Click Save. Your image will now be available to use as an SVG file.
Update 05 March 2020
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