Advanced Editing

Take your SVGs to the next level with powerful editing tools

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What is Advanced Editing?

Take your SVGs to the next level with SVGMaker's powerful SVG editing tools. Whether you want to make quick touch-ups or complete transformations, our visual editor and AI-assisted editing make it easy for anyone.

SVGMaker's Advanced Editing combines professional visual tools with AI-powered assistance, giving you complete control over your vector graphics without requiring design expertise.

Key Benefits

Professional Tools

Magic eraser, path editing, colors, effects, and more.

AI-Assisted Editing

Make changes using natural language instructions.

No Expertise Required

Easy-to-use tools for beginners and professionals alike.

Real-Time Preview

See all changes instantly as you edit.

25+ Export Formats

Export in SVG, PNG, PDF, React components, and more.

Accessing the Editor

There are two ways to open the visual editor

Option 1: Upload a New File

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Go to the SVG Editor page
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Drag and drop your SVG file, or click to browse
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Your file opens automatically in the editor

Option 2: Edit a Generated SVG

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After generating or converting an SVG, click the Edit button
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The visual editor opens your SVG ready to modify

Tip

You can also remix any public SVG from the Gallery by clicking the Edit button.

Visual Editing Tools

The built-in SVG editor provides a complete set of professional tools for modifying your SVGs.

Selection & Navigation

Click to select, Shift+Click for multiple, zoom up to 200%, pan around designs.

Magic Eraser

Remove unwanted parts with a single click. Perfect for cleaning up backgrounds.

Path Editing

Adjust anchor points, modify Bézier curves, add or remove points.

Color Editing

Pick from color wheel or enter exact values. Apply to fills, strokes, or both.

Transformations

Flip horizontal, flip vertical, rotate elements to any angle.

Grouping

Group related elements to move or transform them together. Ungroup to edit pieces.

Boolean Operations

Union, Intersect, and Subtract - combine shapes in powerful ways.

Layer Management

Show/hide, lock, and reorder layers by dragging.

Border & Crop

Add borders with custom colors and widths. Crop to remove empty space.

Text Tools

Add text anywhere, choose fonts, adjust size, color, and alignment.

Drop Shadows

Add depth and dimension to your designs. Customise shadow color, blur, and offset for a professional, polished look.

Boolean Operations

Combine shapes with Union (merge), Intersect (keep overlapping), and Subtract (cut one from another).

AI-Assisted Editing

Let AI help you make changes using simple instructions. Perfect for complex modifications or when you're not sure how to achieve a certain look.

How to Use AI Editing

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Switch to the Edit tab on the main page
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Upload an image (SVG, PNG, JPEG, or WebP)
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Describe the changes you want in the text area
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Optionally adjust style settings
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Click Generate to apply your changes

Example Prompts

"Make it red and add more detail"
"Remove the background and make it transparent"
"Add a subtle shadow effect"
"Change to a monochrome blue color scheme"
"Simplify the design and reduce complexity"
"Make it look more like a cartoon style"

Style Options for AI Editing

Combine your prompt with style settings for more control:

Visual Style

Flat, Line Art, Isometric, Cartoon, etc.

Color Mode

Full Color, Monochrome, or Few Colors

Complexity

Icon (simple), Illustration, or Scene (detailed)

Tip

Use AI for major changes like style transformations, then use the visual built-in SVG editor for fine-tuning specific details.

Saving & Exporting

Save your work and export in the format you need

Save to Your Account

Click the Save button in the editor. Your work is stored with full version history. Access your saved SVGs anytime from your dashboard.

Version History

Never lose your work with automatic version tracking. View all previous versions and restore any version with a click.

SVG Options

Pixel Perfect

Original unaltered SVG

Optimized

10-30% smaller file size

Compressed (.svgz)

60-80% smaller

Image Formats

PNGJPGWebPBMP

Vector Formats

PDFEPSAIDXF

Code Exports

React (JSX/TSX)React NativeHTML/CSSData URI

Copy & Share

Copy SVG code to clipboard or share a link for others to view or remix your design.

Quick Tips

Follow these best practices for optimal results

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Clean up first

Use the Magic Eraser to remove unwanted elements before making other edits.

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Group before transforming

Select related elements and group them before applying rotations or flips.

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AI for big changes, manual for details

Use AI-assisted editing for major style changes, then fine-tune with visual tools.

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Check version history

If an edit doesn't look right, you can always go back to a previous version.

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Export Optimized for web

Use the Optimized SVG format for smaller file sizes without losing quality.

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Save frequently

Click Save after making significant changes to preserve your work.

Need Help?

Get support and find answers to your questions

FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions about SVGMaker features and functionality.

Documentation

Check the full documentation for detailed guides and tutorials.

Learn More

Support

Contact support through the chatbot for personalized assistance.

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