Join Mike Rankin for an in-depth discussion in this video Saving files for the web, part of Inkscape Essential Training.
- In this movie, we'll look at the options…for saving Inkscape documents…in various file formats to use for web graphics.…Let's start by going to the File menu…and choosing Save As,…and the Save As dialog box opens.…Under the Save as type menu,…I can click and see a bunch of file formats…that I can save my Inkscape document to.…And, right at the top in the options,…there are four options for saving in SVG format.…There's Inkscape SVG, Plain SVG,…and compressed versions of both of these.…
The difference between Inkscape SVG and Plain SVG…is that Inkscape SVG simply adds metadata in the file…that makes the graphics easier to work with inside Inkscape.…Nothing is different in terms of compatibility…with any other software or the appearance of the graphics.…The only reason you might choose Plain SVG…is to keep the file size to a minimum…or if you expect the SVG code will be manipulated…outside of Inkscape at some point.…The compressed formats will save some file size,…but those files won't be viewable in a viewer…
Author
Mike Rankin
Released
11/17/2015- Downloading and installing Inkscape
- Creating new documents
- Importing AI and EPS files in Inkscape
- Working with input devices like tablets
- Drawing basic shapes
- Scaling and rotating objects
- Adding fills and strokes
- Using Inkscape extensions
- Adding and editing text
- Printing and exporting Inkscape artwork
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome50s
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1. Getting Started
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What is Inkscape?2m 30s
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Downloading the software1m 41s
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Creating new documents2m 17s
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Importing EPS files in Mac1m 44s
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Editing document properties2m 49s
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2. Navigating an Inkscape Document
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Panning and zooming4m 27s
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Using guides3m 42s
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Using grids3m 17s
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Working with Snap controls4m 30s
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Selecting input devices1m 31s
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Working with layers5m 35s
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3. Drawing Basic Shapes
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Drawing with the Pen tool9m 12s
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Drawing with the Pencil tool2m 38s
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Creating spirals2m 21s
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Creating rectangles3m 56s
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Creating ellipses2m 13s
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Creating stars and polygons1m 46s
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Creating diagram connectors3m 49s
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Erasing paths1m 33s
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4. Transforming Objects
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Selecting objects4m 49s
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Grouping objects3m 18s
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Moving objects2m 23s
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Scaling objects4m 2s
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Rotating objects2m 25s
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Skewing objects3m 27s
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Using the Tweak tool3m 31s
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Hiding and showing objects3m 24s
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Working with object clones4m 37s
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Using the XML Editor5m 5s
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5. Working with Fills and Strokes
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Adding fills to your objects3m 39s
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Understanding fill rules2m 59s
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Working with patterns2m 55s
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Working with swatches3m 3s
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Working with stroke styles5m 25s
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Creating blurs2m 18s
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6. Using Filters
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Using the Filter Editor6m 49s
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Creating bevels4m 13s
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Distorting objects1m 50s
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Simulating materials1m 45s
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Creating drop shadows2m 42s
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Creating textures1m 23s
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7. Using Extensions
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Modifying paths5m 42s
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Rendering objects2m 52s
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8. Creating Complex Shapes
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Using path commands4m 29s
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Using the 3D Box tool3m 52s
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Using the Spray tool4m 22s
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Tracing bitmap images5m 27s
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Applying path effects2m 54s
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9. Working with Text
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Adding text6m 8s
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Editing text8m 9s
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Placing text on a path2m 39s
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Converting text into paths2m 45s
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10. Printing and Exporting Artwork
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Using Clean Up Document3m 2s
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Printing Inkscape documents1m 19s
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Saving files for print6m 24s
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Saving files for the web3m 42s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 9s
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