Avoid Overwriting SVG Extensions: Tips for Crafters

As a crafter, you may have experienced the frustration of downloading an SVG file from the internet, only to find that it’s unusable due to a common problem that arises when the file is opened in a browser instead of a graphic design program. This problem occurs when the SVG file is opened by double-clicking on the file icon, which results in the file being opened in the default web browser instead of a graphic design program. This can overwrite the extension to .httm and render the file unusable. In this article, we will explore the cause of this issue and provide recommendations on how to avoid it.

Firstly, it’s important to understand why this issue occurs. SVG files are designed to be opened in graphic design programs, such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape. However, when you double-click on an SVG file, your computer’s default behavior is to open the file in a web browser. This is because many web browsers, such as Google Chrome and Firefox, have the capability to display SVG files. When the file is opened in a browser, the browser may attempt to save the file with a different extension, such as .httm, which renders the file unusable in a graphic design program.

To avoid this issue, we recommend that you do not double-click on SVG files to open them. Instead, you should open them directly in a graphic design program. To do this, you should first install a graphic design program, such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape, on your computer. Once the program is installed, you can right-click on the SVG file and select “Open with” and then select the graphic design program. This will ensure that the file is opened in the correct program and is not overwritten with a different extension.

Another way to avoid this issue is to change the default behavior of your computer when opening SVG files. To do this, you can right-click on the SVG file and select “Properties”. In the Properties window, you can select the “Change” button next to “Opens with” and select the graphic design program you want to use. You can then click “Apply” to save the changes. This will ensure that all SVG files are opened in the correct program by default and are not overwritten with a different extension.

In conclusion, it’s important for crafters to be aware of the potential issue of overwriting the file extension when opening SVG files. By taking the necessary steps to open files directly in a graphic design program and changing the default behavior of your computer, you can avoid this problem and enjoy a smooth crafting experience. We hope that these recommendations will help you to avoid any future issues with your SVG files and wish you happy crafting times ahead!