Is there a way to open/import an SVG file with Photoshop CS2 or CS3?

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Title pretty much says it all... Is there a way to open/import an SVG file with Photoshop CS2 or CS3? I am on Mac OS X but cross platform solutions are preferred. Illustrator can open SVG files, so I find it odd that Photoshop cannot. I understand Illustrator is vector based, but Photoshop has limited vector capabilities also...

score 21 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 09 '10 at 09:56

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You can open it in Inkscape (it's free, inkscape.org) and export as PNG from there, with the size you prefer.

edited Jun 09 '10 at 09:56

Bobby

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answered Apr 29 '10 at 08:20

S.gfx

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score 5 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 24 '10 at 04:36

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Adobe lost all interest in SVG when they bought Flash. Your best bet is to open it in Illustrator and convert it to something else that Photoshop can swallow.

answered Mar 24 '10 at 04:36

Hasaan Chop

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score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 09 '10 at 09:42

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To use SVG images in Photoshop CS3 try out "SVG Kit for Adobe Creative Suite" from svg.scand.com and that is the whole story!

answered Jun 09 '10 at 09:42

Michael Isaev

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score 3 · Answer 4 · edited Feb 13 '12 at 00:10

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Yeah, SVG Kit for Adobe Creative Suite just for Photoshop/Elements is $100! Adobe CS5 still won't open these files. The best option for now is downloading Inkscape (free) and exporting it in a different format.

edited Feb 13 '12 at 00:10

Simon Sheehan

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answered Feb 12 '12 at 23:47

Ivy Tamwood

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score 2 · Answer 5 · answered Mar 15 '12 at 12:27

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SVG Kit for Adobe Creative Suite has a free trial anyway, so why not to try? Besides, it supports CS5.5, CS5, CS4 and CS3 and you don`t need to convert SVG to other formats.

answered Mar 15 '12 at 12:27

Valery

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score 1 · Answer 6 · answered Jan 11 '16 at 15:53

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I always just place [ctrl+shft+p] it in Illustrator then copy and paste into photoshop as a smart object. Its quick and dirty but it works.

answered Jan 11 '16 at 15:53

user2520890

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score 1 · Answer 7 · answered Aug 11 '13 at 22:07

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You can use GIMP to open and rasterize the SVG then save as a PSD. Gimp can also have the paths imported but I'm not sure how to save those to retain the vector graphics in photoshop.

answered Aug 11 '13 at 22:07

Cal

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Mar 02 '16 at 13:48

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I know you asked about CS2 or CS3, but Photoshop CC 2015.1 now supports opening and importing static SVG files.

answered Mar 02 '16 at 13:48

Tor Klingberg

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score 0 · Answer 9 · answered May 07 '17 at 15:11

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Also, GIMP (free and open source) can open those. you could then export it or even copy-paste as rasterized @ resolution of your choice.

answered May 07 '17 at 15:11

Dor

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Is there a way to open/import an SVG file with Photoshop CS2 or CS3?

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