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About SVG Export
SVG Export is a free Figma plugin published by Hamish in 2020. It works in Figma Design and Dev Mode and has 121,586 users and 1,114 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #8 in SVG & Vector and #19 in Import & Export on our lists.
In the developer's words
Save time exporting sets of SVGs by creating and assigning presets to optimize your exports. Works great for making icon libraries use clean and consistent SVG code. Optimization uses svgo (https://github.com/svg/svgo) under the hood.
- Reduce SVG file sizes
- See how options affect the code and appearance of icons in real time
- Use currentColor css property for icons that automatically inherit text color
- Use layer names as classes
- Create and manage presets for different types e.g. single color icons, illustrations, layers for animation
- Export to a
.zipfile or svg sprite sheet containing all of your selected layers - Anyone on your team can see and modify presets on a file
Comes with 3 pre-made presets
- Default: Just reduces file size, shouldn't break anything.
- Monochrome: Strips out all fills and strokes, uses currentColor as fill on the SVG element.
- Layer Names -> Classes: Uses your layer names in Figma as classes in the SVG code.
Creating your own presets
- Click
Edit presets - Click the plus button in the top right
- Name and configure the options for your preset
Sharing presets
By default, all presets on a file can be seen and used by anyone with access to the file. Presets are saved on the file, so don't carry across if you create or edit a different file. To keep your presets, click the ... more icon in the presets panel and export your presets from one file, open up your new file, and choose the import presets option from the same menu.
What's new
Version 10 · released Aug 31, 2023
- Revert to manual selection when not in dev mode
- Allow special characters in spritesheet IDs
- Add network access to manifest
Permissions and privacy
Network access
SVG Export declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
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SVG Export FAQ
What does SVG Export do?
Export tiny SVG files and control every aspect of how they're exported with presets. Powered by svgo. It's a Figma plugin by Hamish that runs in Figma Design and Dev Mode.
Is SVG Export free?
Yes. SVG Export is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is SVG Export safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. SVG Export declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install SVG Export?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to SVG Export?
By user count, the closest alternatives are To Path, Image Tracer and Vectorize Bitmap. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for svg & vector.
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