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What Is Copy SVG in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 10:42 pm

Copy SVG in Photoshop

SVG, or Scalable Vector Graphics, is a file format that allows for vector-based images. That means that instead of pixels, like a JPG or PNG, an SVG file uses points and paths to create shapes and illustrations. And since those points and paths can be scaled without losing quality, an SVG file will always look sharp—no matter what size it’s displayed at.

Photoshop has had limited support for SVG files since version CC 2015.3. But with the release of Photoshop CC 2018, some of the limitations have been lifted, making it possible to open, edit, and save SVG files directly in Photoshop.

To test this out, I opened an SVG file in Photoshop CC 2018. As you can see from the screenshot below, the file opened without any problems. And not only that, but I was able to edit the file just like any other image in Photoshop.

PRO TIP: The “Copy SVG” feature in Photoshop is not intended for exporting individual elements from Photoshop to be used in an SVG file. If you use this feature to export an element from Photoshop, the resulting SVG file will not be able to be opened in a vector editing program like Illustrator.

There are still some limitations to consider when working with SVGs in Photoshop. For example, you can’t create an SVG from scratch in Photoshop—you’ll need to use another vector editing program like Adobe Illustrator for that. But if you have an existing SVG file that you want to edit in Photoshop, it’s now possible to do so without any conversion steps.

The ability to edit SVGs directly in Photoshop is a huge time-saver for designers and Illustrators who often need to make quick changes to vector files. No longer do you need to export your file as a PNG or JPG, make your edits in another program, and then re-import the edited version back into Photoshop. Now you can simply open the SVG file directly in Photoshop and make your changes right there.

What Is Copy SVG in Photoshop?

Copy SVG allows you to take an existing Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) file and copy it into Photoshop so that you can edit the image just like any other photograph or graphic. This is a huge time-saver for designers who often need to make quick changes to vector files without having to go through the hassle of exporting their work as a PNG or JPG only to re-import it once they’re done making edits in another program.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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