How To Import and Edit SVG Files with Affinity Designer

In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can import and edit SVG files (and other vector formats) with Affinity Designer. This works differently in Affinity than it does in Inkscape and Illustrator because Affinity imports files as embedded documents. Because of this, you won't be able to edit the vector properties of the file without releasing them to individual layers first, which can be frustrating.

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[DesignMadeSimple]

If you don't have an "Edit Document" button you can also double-click the layer

[apostlekofipaul]

Simply select the move tool and double tap on the image, that will open the document for those using affinity designer for iPad.

[MarlonFrancisS]

Also, you can try this: place the vector file, cut it, go to the Edit menu -> Paste Special -> select Paste as-> image / x-inkscape-svg or scalable vector graphic -> Go to the Layers menu -> ungroup all. And, I think that is all

[PerB_M]

Yessss! Finally, I found the solution. You just earned my subscription and I just ordered you AD Master Class. I did an Affinity Designer course on Udemy, but I missed all about importing and handling vectorized files. THANKS!

[janirabrannigan]

THANK YOU!! This was exactly what I needed in a easy and well explained video.

[edmundovic]

Hi Nick, thanks for this video. Just took Affinity Designer for a 7-day spin and realised that I can't open/import SVG. After watching your video I think I will keep AD. Keep posting good videos!!

[appodemus]

Fabulous!- you just made a frustrated beginner very happy. Thank you for posting.

[michaelsnedden]

Thank you so much for this video! I was going crazy! I think I need to take your master class!

[ArtsyLadyCrafter]

Thanks, Nick! You did say you were going to start doing Affinity tutes. I ran across this one accidentally. Going to sign up for your Designer Master Class when I finish Affinity Revolution's. Your style of teaching is simple, succinct and easy to follow.

[loungevity]

Wow thank you !! I only spent 5 hours trying to work this out last night Nick x

[DaneA-xm]

Great video, amazing help, I was scatching my head for ages, then I found you video and it worked - YEAH!!! thanks for a great video

[tamaragraham]

Omg I LOVE YOU!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! I FELT LIKE I WAS LOSING MY MIND!

[danknfrshtv]

Thanks! Saved me mucking around blind trying to figure this out.

[dianakilcourse]

I like your video it's exactly what I need, but I can't see how to do this on the iPad. Is there a way to do it on the ipad?

[sophiasacha]

Firstly, thank you for the video. It was quick, clear and concise.

I have version 1.9.3 and neither this version works, nor double clicking, nor cutting and pasting special. Is there a recent fix for this issue?

[MikaScott]

Thank you Nick, always good info, hey I'm in your Masters Class and was wondering if there is a way to use the search feature, say I'm trying to get tutorials on Shadowing... I'd like to just get a quick list of all the tuts demonstrating shadowing techniques. I can't find a search button on the interface.

[megsman]

Exactly what I needed. You're the best!

[jasonvaughn]

Thnx Allot Sir!👊
I didn't even know this was a thing...till it was🫣

[adriennefinlay]

Thank you for solving this problem for me. Greatly appreciated!

[Paranormal_Gaming_]

YOUR OTHER CHANNEL IS SO HELPFUL SINCE I CAN'T AFFORD THE ADOBE PRODUCTS HOPE YOU MAKE MORE GIMP VIDEOS