How to Convert AI Files to SVG in Python via .NET

convert_ai_to_svg_complete_code_example.py

import sys
from aspose.psd import Image
from aspose.psd.imageoptions import SvgExportOptions

def convert_ai_to_svg(input_path: str, output_path: str):
    """
    Converts an AI file to SVG format.
    Parameters:
        input_path  – Path to the source .ai file.
        output_path – Desired path for the resulting .svg file.
    """
    try:
        # Load the AI file
        ai_image = Image.load(input_path)

        # Set up SVG export options
        svg_options = SvgExportOptions()
        svg_options.vectorize_text = True          # Convert text to vector paths
        svg_options.embed_fonts = True            # Keep fonts embedded
        svg_options.image_quality = 100           # Preserve bitmap layer quality

        # Save as SVG
        ai_image.save(output_path, svg_options)
        print(f"Successfully converted '{input_path}' to '{output_path}'.")

    except Exception as ex:
        print(f"Error during conversion: {ex}", file=sys.stderr)
        raise
    finally:
        # Ensure native resources are released
        if 'ai_image' in locals():
            ai_image.dispose()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Example usage
    convert_ai_to_svg("example.ai", "example.svg")