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Can’t import SVG into After Effects? (Solved)

Can’t import SG into After Effects? Here is the solution how we can import SVG vector file into After Effects. In this tutorial, we will go through how to convert SVG vector file into AI file using Adobe Illustrator. After editing SVG in Illustrator, we can import this layered Illustrator into After Effects. Furthermore, we can edit this vector file into After Effects, like as changing the shape of path, and change the fill color of graphics. All these steps are easy to follow for After Effects beginners. Happy sharing and I hope this helps. More After Effects Tutorial are available here.

Can’t import SVG into After Effects? 

If you find difficulties to import SVG vector file into After Effects, we can follow these steps to import the vector file into After Effects.

1. Open SVG file in Adobe Illustrator

2. Manage the layers in Illustrator, that the layers can be imported in After Effects

3. Save as a copy with file format .ai 

4. Switch to After Effects, and go to File > Import > File, or hit shortcut Ctrl + I

5. In Import File Window, go to Import As and choose Composition – Retain Layer Sizes

6. Select .ai file that saved into step3 and click Import

7. The vector file is then imported into After Effects.

Furthermore, we can edit this vector file in After Effects. All these steps will be shown in this tutorial video, watch here,

Timestamp
0:00
Intro – Import SVG vector file into After Effects with layers
0:29 Open SVG in Adobe illustrator
0:44 Show Layers window
1:01 Make Layered Illustrator File
1:36 Save as .ai
2:03 Import layered vector file into After Effects
3:01 Edit Vector Graphic in After Effects

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