How to work with SVG files?

[BKMuir]

One of the threads mentioned saving an image with some transparency for filtering colors. The poster stated using Inkscape.

I tried several images, saving in various of the SVG file formats that Inkscape uses.  None of the images would import to Zazzle. I have only been able to save 4 files with the SVG extension.

What might I be doing wrong?

[KeegansCreation]

It may be the transparency that is an issue. Perhaps the Zazzle format is not ok with semi transparent SVGs. My idea is to try exporting your semi transparent image as a png instead. That should work.

[BKMuir]

Thanks @KeegansCreation  This may be the problem, however, I believe I have had problems loading any SVG file.

@samack  Thank you for your verifying you use the 1st SVG file type.

I will keep testing to see what works.

[Laurentia]

I work with SVG from Inkscape and I can load them in zazzle. The steps to follow in order to save the image as SVG are: 

[samack]

I have found that if I bring an image into inkscape to use the "Trace Bitmap"  and "Object to Path" commands, I then need to find the original image under the now created paths and delete the original image completely.   Just hiding it does not work.  Once that is gone your saved inkscape svg file will upload and work properly with the ability to change colors.  I use the first choice of saving as an Inkscape svg.

[Wildart]

Hi BK, it was me who started that thread, let me help. 

I save my image file as SVG as usual. But the file I use for Zazz, is PDF. So Save your file as PDF ,(then after that as SVG to keep your inkscape integrity). 

Now you are free to upload your PDF file, which Zazz Likes, and you can go as large as you like too. This WILL work. The transparancy is not an issue with zazz in a PDF file.  I have done it a few times, with great results.

Message me if you have any further problems, I have been working with inksacpe for some time, not an expert, but comfortable with most features.

Gill

[nyclosangeles]

Hello
@Wildart ...Hope you can help & thank you in advance..
BOTH options you have mentioned sound EXCELLENTE!!!
However, NONE of them are working for me in PHOTOSHOP.
I tried saving my file as an SVG and the layer was BLANK
Tried saving it as a PDF and cannot MASK!
Please help walk me through the solution and I would greatly appreciate this !
Hopefully, one day I'll be on the other side of the fence and be able to help others too🤗
#sighs #pleasejesus #helpmeGod

[KeegansCreation]

In Photoshop, don't save it as an SVG. Export it. That makes a difference for some reason.

And no border and it needs to be a single, solid color. No gradients. Not semi transparent.

And it needs to be vector. Make sure you didn't inadvertently rasterize the layer.

[nyclosangeles]

Okay, thanks @KeegansCreation ...what file format should I export it as.  Also, I'm still getting black layers when exporting it as SVG in photoshop.  I'm sure it's a photoshop issue, but just for the record, it used to be a whole lot simpler to work with SVG's in PS.  Thanks in advance.

[nyclosangeles]

Update: For some reason I was able to upload an SVG file directly from some purchased SVG files, don't know what's different about files I'm trying to export, but the purchased SVG did just fine???

[KeegansCreation]

Export it as SVG. Also, there should only be one layer. It should just be a single vector shape that is then exported as SVG.

[Rachel-in-PA]

This comment was really helpful for me -- THANK YOU!

[Wildart]

just seeing this now, I have never had photoshop so I am very glad you jumped in here..thanks 🙂

[waterart]

You need to use solid colors for the svg files you upload to zazzle. If you want transparencies or gradient colors upload png files

[BKMuir]

@waterart @Wildart 

Thanks for your responses. I did save the Opaque project to PDF

When I take time for new images I will have to investigate SVG further.

[Cherrylou]

Is there a way to crop an SVG file? Say for example I have a design and want only a part of it to appear? Thanks.

[lastzebra]

Hi all...I've tried it all...
saving, exporting , in both Illustrator and Photoshop, it's 1 color, smart object or not smart, vector and not vector...
but this is still what happens; they flash for a moment, then disappear, and it shows "something" is on the screen, but not visible...HELP!!!