# Import vector graphics from Inkscape **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Tags:** import, svg\ **Created:** [May 2, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949 "2020-05-02T10:21:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/7cd45c/32.png) [@Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Vanessa_Fi)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949/1 "2020-05-02T10:21:25Z")
Hi guys, I would like to import a vector graphic from Inkscape into Synfig. I just created a simple drawing with Inkscape and saved it as both a svg file and a synfig animation (I followed the instructions of this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytYHqIHow8I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytYHqIHow8I)). However, when I import it into Synfig via File–\>Import nothing is shown on the canvas (it is just empty). Do you have any clue what the problem might be? I’d appreciate every comment and I am looking forward to your help. ---
**Author:** ![BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/user_avatar/forums.synfig.org/bobsynfig/32/175_2.png) [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949/2 "2020-05-02T10:48:14Z")
Hi and welcome here 🙂 This a a common request, please use the search function 😉 (for example [Search results for 'svg import after:2018-01-01' - Synfig Forums](https://forums.synfig.org/search?q=svg%20import%20after%3A2018-01-01)) The last answer was: > [@\[Solved\] SVG doesn't appear when imported](https://forums.synfig.org/t/svg-doesnt-appear-when-imported/10813): > > When I import SVG, the group layer shows up in layer section, but it is not appearing. Please fix this I can’t work with SVG. I have to convert into PNG for working. Synfig Studio 32 bit Windows - version 1.2.2 Stable Version ---
**Author:** ![Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/7cd45c/32.png) [@Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Vanessa_Fi)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949/3 "2020-05-02T11:21:31Z")
Thanks BobSynfig for your comment, I had a look into the discussion but it does not solve my problem. As stated in my original post, I followed the steps of a youtube tutorial (you can see the link in the original post). I indeed saved the drawing in Inkscape as a SIF file (synfig animation) but still nothing is display in Synfig when I import it. ---
**Author:** ![BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/user_avatar/forums.synfig.org/bobsynfig/32/175_2.png) [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949/4 "2020-05-02T15:45:05Z")
It could be different things like Alpha/Transparency, Blend Mode, gradients, some SVG elements not exported, the fact you are in preview/draft mode… Which version and OS do you use? ---
**Author:** ![Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/7cd45c/32.png) [@Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Vanessa_Fi)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949/5 "2020-05-02T16:54:45Z")
Thanks BobSynfig for your comment, my OS is Windows 10 and I use Synfig 1.2.2 ![Screenshot_Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/uploads/default/original/2X/a/ab7ecca2ae2247db36c43bcd8d2b9284e0f830ec.png) I uploaded a figure with two screenshots. One from Inkscape (right hand side) and one from Synfig (left hand sinde). Maybe this helps. ---
**Author:** ![rodolforg](https://forums.synfig.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/c68b51/32.png) [@rodolforg](https://forums.synfig.org/u/rodolforg)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2020, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949/6 "2020-05-02T23:50:02Z")
It seems your draw is outside the visible part of Synfig workarea (and it’s outside Inkscape drawing area) ---
**Author:** ![Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/7cd45c/32.png) [@Vanessa\_Fi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Vanessa_Fi)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2020, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-vector-graphics-from-inkscape/10949/7 "2020-05-03T07:42:12Z")
Thanks rodolforg for your answer. Yes, indeed that was the problem. Thanks a lot for your help 😀