Preview and edit SVG text locally

Use Grafiq SVG Tools to preview SVG files, export SVG text, edit extracted text, and save updated SVG files locally on your desktop.

SVG Tools overview

SVG Tools overview

SVG files are useful for logos, icons, drawings, and web graphics, but they can be awkward when you just need to preview them, pull out text, make a quick text edit, or save an updated SVG file.

Grafiq SVG Tools gives you a local desktop workflow for previewing SVG files, exporting text from SVGs, editing extracted SVG text, and saving updated SVG files without uploading your artwork to an online converter.

No account. No ads. No subscriptions. No watermarks. No data harvesting.

Watch SVG Tools in action

This short demo shows Grafiq SVG Tools opening an SVG file, previewing it locally, exporting text from the SVG, editing extracted SVG text, saving an updated SVG, and viewing the edited result.

This demo was created using Grafiq SVG Tools, Redactor, Build MP4 from Images, and Video Tools. Some demo visuals were AI-generated for demonstration purposes. Music: Pure French Electro by Jerome Chauvel / Abydos_Music, via Pixabay Content License.

What SVG Tools is for

SVG Tools is useful when you have vector artwork and need a simpler way to preview or export it. SVG is a scalable vector format, while formats like PNG and JPG are regular pixel-based image formats.

  • Open and preview SVG files.
  • Inspect vector artwork before using it in another project.
  • Export text from SVG files.
  • Edit extracted SVG text and save an updated SVG copy.
  • Export SVG artwork to PNG or PDF where supported.
  • Prepare SVG artwork for documents, websites, presentations, or image workflows.
  • Work locally without uploading SVG files to an online converter.
Local-first note: SVG Tools works on files you choose on your computer. You do not need to upload logos, icons, or project artwork to an online SVG converter.
Platform note: SVG Tools includes OCR support on macOS only. OCR is not available in the Windows version.

What is an SVG file?

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics. Instead of storing an image as fixed pixels, an SVG stores shapes, paths, text, colors, and layout instructions. That makes SVG useful for logos and icons because the artwork can scale up or down without the same kind of pixelation you get from a small JPG or PNG.

Simple version: SVG is good for scalable artwork. PNG or JPG is better when you need a normal image file that works almost everywhere.

How to preview an SVG in Grafiq

  1. Open SVG Tools.
    In Grafiq, open More → SVG Tools.
  2. Open an SVG file.
    Choose the SVG file you want to inspect.
  3. Check the preview.
    Review the rendered artwork to make sure it looks like the expected logo, icon, drawing, or graphic.
  4. Zoom or resize the preview if needed.
    Use available preview controls to inspect the artwork more closely.
  5. Export if needed.
    If you need a normal image file, export the SVG to a supported image format.

How to convert an SVG to PNG

  1. Open SVG Tools.
    Open More → SVG Tools.
  2. Choose the SVG file.
    Select the SVG artwork you want to convert.
  3. Check the preview.
    Confirm that the SVG renders correctly before exporting.

  4. How to export and edit SVG text

    1. Open SVG Tools.
      Open More → SVG Tools.
    2. Choose the SVG file.
      Select the SVG artwork you want to inspect.
    3. Preview the SVG.
      Confirm that the SVG renders correctly before making changes.
    4. Export text from the SVG.
      Use Export Text to review text found inside the SVG file.
    5. Edit extracted SVG text.
      Use Edit Text to select SVG text, change it, and apply the change.
    6. Save the updated SVG.
      Save the edited SVG as a new copy so your original file remains available.
    7. View the edited result.
      Open the updated SVG and confirm the text change looks right.

    When to use PNG, JPG, or SVG

    • Use SVG when you want scalable vector artwork, logos, icons, or web graphics.
    • Use PNG when you want a normal image file with clean edges or transparency support.
    • Use JPG when you want a normal photo-style image and do not need transparency.
    Good default: For logos and icons, export to PNG first. PNG keeps sharp edges and can support transparency.

    Good uses for SVG Tools

    • Open and preview SVG files.
    • Inspect vector artwork before using it in another project.
    • Export SVG artwork to common image formats where supported.
    • Create PNG versions of SVG logos, icons, or drawings.
    • Use OCR on macOS where supported.
    • Prepare SVG artwork for documents, websites, presentations, or image workflows.
    • Work locally without uploading SVG files to an online converter.

    Tips for better SVG exports

    • Export at a larger size if the image will be used in a large layout.
    • Use PNG for graphics with transparency.
    • Use JPG only when transparency is not needed.
    • Check small icons at the size where they will actually be used.
    • Keep the original SVG file as the editable source artwork.
    • Export a new copy instead of replacing the original.

    What to watch out for

    • SVG OCR is available on macOS only. It is not available in the Windows version.
    • Some SVG files may render differently depending on fonts, filters, masks, or advanced SVG features.
    • If an SVG uses a font that is not installed, text may appear differently.
    • JPG does not preserve transparency.
    • Exporting SVG to PNG or JPG turns vector artwork into pixels.
    • Very complex SVG files may take longer to preview or export.
    • Always keep the original SVG if you may need to edit or scale the artwork later.

    Get Grafiq

    Grafiq is a local-first desktop toolbox for everyday image, video, GIF, metadata, and file cleanup tasks. SVG Tools are included alongside Cinematic Slideshow, Motion Effects, Black & White Tools, Rename Files, Organizer, Upscaler, Video Tools, Crop Studio, background removal, conversion, downscaling, GIF tools, redaction, metadata tools, photo splitting, duplicate finding, and more.

    Built like a utility, not a subscription platform.