# Sif Import Problem!!!

**URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/t/sif-import-problem/4214
**Category:** Synfig related help
**Created:** [April 28, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/sif-import-problem/4214 "2017-04-28T06:55:37Z")
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### Author: ![The\_Best\_Downloader](https://forums.synfig.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9dc877/32.png) [@The\_Best\_Downloader](https://forums.synfig.org/u/The_Best_Downloader)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/sif-import-problem/4214/1 "2017-04-28T06:55:37Z")

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Hi

I use inkscape to draw vector graphics, I tried to import sif files many times but they don’t look the same as the original SVG’s, they became so bad, words are not enough to describe what i mean so let’s see these pics of an original vector I downloaded and how it looks as an SIF file to understand:

Original .SVG VS .SIF File  
 ![](https://image.ibb.co/cWyFy5/2017_04_28_06_31_45_gold_bar_146539_svg_Inkscape.jpg) ![](https://image.ibb.co/b7sxBQ/2017_04_28_06_31_28_Synfig_Animation_1_Synfig_Studio.jpg)

Is there any solution please?

Thank you

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### 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: [April 28, 2017, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/sif-import-problem/4214/2 "2017-04-28T07:17:05Z")

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Hi and welcome here,

please check the forums, this is a common issue [[Import .sif-file](https://forums.synfig.org/t/import-sif-file/4092/1))  
You can use the search box with “svg import” keywords 😉

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### Author: ![Darkspace\_be](https://forums.synfig.org/user_avatar/forums.synfig.org/darkspace_be/32/71_2.png) [@Darkspace\_be](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Darkspace_be)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2017, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/sif-import-problem/4214/3 "2017-04-28T07:18:28Z")

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Hi!  
Inkscape does not export all of its features into sif format. That is why you just get a basic banana shape. Two solutions: make your drawings in Synfig which I recommend if you plan to do vector animation or export your svg to png.  
Greetz!

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### Author: ![The\_Best\_Downloader](https://forums.synfig.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9dc877/32.png) [@The\_Best\_Downloader](https://forums.synfig.org/u/The_Best_Downloader)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2017, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/sif-import-problem/4214/4 "2017-04-28T07:37:49Z")

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Thank you guys for your quick responses,

Have a nice day.