Export ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR GRAPHICS and embed into a MOODLE Course

Designing vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator then exporting to SVG provides the best of both design and scalability when adding graphical content to your Learning Management System. It also gives you the option to add interactivity using JavaScript now that your graphic is completely HTML.

How to Export a Vector Image from Adobe Illustrator into HTML (Perfect for Educational Content)

When it comes to creating high-quality educational content, visuals play a huge role. One of the best tools for creating beautiful, scalable graphics is Adobe Illustrator. Today, I’m going to walk you through how you can easily export a vector image from Illustrator and embed it directly into HTML, perfect for web pages, learning platforms like Moodle, and any other educational environments that allow you to add custom HTML.

The best part? Since the image will be exported as an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic), it will resize beautifully for any device, desktop, tablet, or mobile, with no loss in quality. Plus, you can even apply CSS styling to it later if needed!

Let’s jump into the process.

Why Export as SVG?

Before we dive in, let’s quickly cover why SVG is such a powerful format:

  • Scalability: SVGs adjust perfectly to different screen sizes without becoming pixelated.
  • Editability: You can manipulate SVGs easily with CSS or JavaScript.
  • Lightweight: SVG files are generally smaller in size compared to traditional image formats.
  • Accessibility: They can improve the performance and accessibility of your content.

Step-by-Step: Exporting Your Illustrator File as SVG

1. Prepare Your Adobe Illustrator File

Start with your Illustrator project. Make sure everything in the file is vector-based. To double-check, open your layers panel and confirm there are no embedded raster images (like JPGs or PNGs), only vectors.

2. Export the File

  • Go to File > Export > Export As.
  • In the dialog box, set the format to SVG.
  • Click Export.

3. SVG Export Settings

When the SVG Options window appears:

  • Set Styling to Presentation Attributes (this keeps the SVG clean and easy to work with).
  • Leave the other settings as their defaults for simplicity.

After that, click OK.

4. Grab the Code

Once exported, Illustrator will allow you to “Show Code.”
This is all the HTML you need! Simply:

  • Select All the code
  • Copy it to your clipboard

Adding Your SVG to HTML

Now that you have your SVG code, you can embed it anywhere you can edit HTML.

Quick Test with JSFiddle

If you want to quickly test it:

  • Go to jsfiddle.net
  • Paste your SVG code into the HTML section
  • Hit Run

You should see your graphic appear perfectly in the preview pane!
Try resizing the window, you’ll notice the image remains crisp and scales beautifully without any distortion.

Embedding SVGs into an LMS Like Moodle

If you’re building educational content on platforms like Moodle:

  • Navigate to the page you want to edit
  • Click Edit Settings
  • Expand the editing options and switch to HTML view
  • Paste your copied SVG code
  • Save and display!

Now your students will see a clean, scalable graphic that looks perfect across all devices.

Bonus Tip: Future Possibilities

Once you’re comfortable adding SVGs, you can even enhance them by:

  • Adding Interactivity (like hover effects or clickable areas)
  • Animating Elements using CSS or JavaScript
  • Styling with CSS for consistent branding

If you’re interested in a more detailed course covering how to create Illustrator files, export them, and even add interactivity to SVGs, let me know in the comments! I’d be happy to create a full step-by-step tutorial series.

Final Thoughts

Thank you for spending some time with me today! I hope this guide helps you create amazing, high-quality educational content for your learners.
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