Importing Illustrator Designs into Pixul AI

Pixul AI allows you to import vector designs in SVG format for easy editing and customization. This guide will walk you through exporting your designs from Adobe Illustrator and importing them into Pixul AI.

A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open Your Design in Adobe Illustrator

• Launch Adobe Illustrator and open the file containing your design.

Step 2: Save a Copy as SVG

1. Click on File in the top-left menu.

2. Select Save a Copy.

3. In the file format dropdown, choose SVG.

4. Name your file as desired and click Save.

Step 3: Configure SVG Export Settings

After clicking Save, the SVG Options window will appear. Adjust the settings as follows:

• SVG Profiles: SVG 1.1

• Fonts Type: SVG

• Subsetting: None (Use System Fonts)

• Image Location: Embed

• CSS Properties: Presentation Attributes

• Decimal Places: 3

• Encoding: Unicode (UTF-8)

• Check ✅ Output fewer <tspan> elements

• Check ✅ Use <textPath> element for Text on Path

• Uncheck ❌ Responsive

• Uncheck ❌ Include Slicing Data

• Uncheck ❌ Include XMP

• Leave "Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities" unchecked to reduce file size.

✅ Once you've set the correct options, click OK. Your SVG file is now saved and ready for upload.

Step 4: Import the SVG File into Pixul AI

Now that you have your SVG file, follow these steps to upload it into your Pixul AI site:

1. Go to your Pixul AI website and log in to your uploader account.

2. On the home page, click Create New Design.

3. You’ll be taken to the Pixul AI Editor.

4. In the top-left corner, find and click on Import SVG.

5. Locate and select your saved SVG file from your computer.

6. Your design will now appear inside the editor.

7. Make any necessary adjustments and click Publish to make your design live.

Final Notes

• If your SVG is not displaying correctly, double-check the export settings.

• Keep your SVGs optimized by removing unnecessary elements before exporting.

• If you have complex groups, e.g a group made up of multiple vectors that make up one object, make sure to rasterize the group before uploading.

• If your design includes custom fonts, make sure they are outlined before exporting, or Pixul AI may not render them correctly.

That's it! You have successfully exported an SVG from Illustrator and uploaded it to Pixul AI. ?