Optimization options for SVG format

The SVG Options dialog box opens when you add a Smart Illustrator object to the Layout Editor and save the object in SVG format. SVG files can contain sophisticated elements created in Illustrator, such as gradients, animation, and filter effects. (See About SVG format.)

Fonts Subsetting

Specify a method for choosing which glyphs are saved with the SVG file. If you are likely to change the text content of the file--for example, if you plan to set variables--do not choose None (Use System Fonts) or Only Glyphs Used; choose one of the other options.

• All Glyphs--the full set of English and Roman-letter font characters.
• None (Use System Fonts)--omits all fonts, which keeps the file size as small as possible. However, this setting relies on the fonts being installed on the user's system.
• Only Glyphs Used--the set of glyphs for text that exists in the document. This option is not available for linked fonts. Do not use this option if the textual content of the SVG file might change.
• Common English--the set of English font characters.
• Common English & Glyphs Used--the set of English font characters plus all other glyphs used in the document.
• Common Roman--the set of Roman-letter font characters.
• Common Roman & Glyphs Used--the set of Roman-letter font characters plus all other glyphs used in this document.

Font Location

Select either Embed Fonts or Link Font:

• Embed--increases file size but ensures that the fonts will always be available, even if they are not installed on the user's system. This is useful, for example, if you distribute the SVG file via e-mail.
• Link--links the document to a separate exported font file from the original Illustrator file. This is useful if you have several SVG files that share the same fonts. Illustrator saves fonts in CEF (Compact Embedded Font) format.

Images Location

If your AI file contains a rasterized image, select Embed Images, not Link for Images. Embedding images increases file size but ensures that rasterized images will always be available for viewing by the user.

Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities

Preserves Illustrator-specific data in the SVG file.