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SVG editor

Edit SVG files for free: recolor, select paths, remove backgrounds, erase, undo and export SVG, PDF or PNG. Local processing; no sign-in.

Local processing, no sign-in

Choose a file or start with the example.

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SVG up to 10 MB; PDF up to 20 MB.

Knowledge and practical tips

Edit the actual path structure

Click or marquee-select paths, add with Shift or subtract with Cmd / Alt. A compound path may contain several visible regions, so an element does not always correspond to one object. Inspect the selection before deleting.

Recoloring, color removal and erasing serve different tasks

Use the color panel for consistent recoloring and locating shapes. Removing a color affects every matching region. Select paths for local cleanup, use the eraser when appropriate and undo to compare details.

Work on a large canvas and export for the task

The standalone editor starts with collapsed panels to maximize the canvas. Open colors or fullscreen when needed. Keep SVG for editing, PDF for document delivery or PNG for fixed pixels. Export before leaving the session.

How it works

  1. Select an SVG to open the editor.
  2. Select paths, change colors or clean up shapes; undo as needed.
  3. Export your edited file before leaving the page.

Common questions

Do I need membership to edit an SVG?

No. This tool edits existing local SVG files for free. Use the image-to-vector service to trace PNG or JPG bitmaps into paths.

Can I edit original text and arbitrary nodes?

The tool supports selection, recoloring, erasing and cleanup, not full typography or Bézier node editing. Outlined lettering cannot be edited as original font text.

How do I edit one region without affecting every matching color?

Select or marquee the target paths first. Color-panel removal affects all matching regions. Local editability of compound paths depends on the document structure.

Why can I not type into outlined SVG lettering?

Text converted to paths is graphic outlines, not an editable font object. This is not a full typography application; accurate text changes need the source font, design file or rebuilt layout.

Can I undo erasing?

Undo and redo are available within the current session, subject to history limits. They do not persist after closing the page. Export staged SVG backups for important changes.

Why are AI background removal and source comparison absent?

Those features require a conversion task or source image and cannot operate on an arbitrary local SVG. The standalone tool shows local selection, recoloring, erasing, path inspection and export instead.

Learn more

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