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SVG not working? Choose the symptom

Start with what you can see. Each page gives an observable check and a safe next step.

SVG imported tiny or huge: check the canvas size

Compare the SVG’s declared dimensions with the size in your cutting software before resizing any pieces.

SVG imported all one colour or flat

First check whether the file contains separate vectors or a single raster image.

Unwanted rectangle around an SVG: find its source

The rectangle may be a real shape or part of an embedded picture. Inspect it before deleting anything.

SVG text vanished after import

Check whether the SVG still contains live text that depends on a font.

SVG opens as a blank canvas

A blank preview can come from invisible styling, off-canvas geometry or an empty file. Inspect before changing the size.

Only part of the SVG appeared after import

Compare the whole file with the destination preview to identify which objects were lost.

SVG upload never finishes: check file complexity

Inspect the SVG locally to distinguish a complex file from an application or connection problem.

SVG unsupported-file error: check format and edition

Confirm the real file format, software edition and platform before converting the design.

SVG opens in my browser instead of cutting software

The browser may simply be the default app for SVG files. The icon does not determine the format.

SVG cut a line instead of a shape

Look for an open path or a score guide assigned to Cut. The appearance alone cannot establish the cause.