How to export an svg illustration as a pdf
- Step 1Finalise the SVG illustration — Complete all editing in your vector tool and export the final SVG.
- Step 2Upload to the SVG to PDF converter — Drop the SVG file into the tool.
- Step 3Set page size to match the illustration's canvas — Match the PDF page dimensions to the SVG's artboard.
- Step 4Download and deliver — Send the PDF to the client.
Frequently asked questions
Will SVG transparency be preserved in the PDF?+
Yes — SVG transparency (opacity and alpha) is rendered accurately in PDF transparency groups.
Can I convert multi-artboard SVGs?+
Standard SVGs have a single viewport. For multi-artboard work, export each artboard as a separate SVG, convert individually, and merge PDFs.
Does the PDF preserve SVG layer names?+
PDF does not have a direct layer name equivalent. Visual layers are flattened in the output, but the visual appearance is preserved.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.