Double-click inside the Project panel or use File > Import > File to browse and import the SVG file.
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13 nov. 2025
Learn how to import SVG files as native, editable shape layers that are ready to animate with no conversion required.
Use new beta features
SVG file import is now available for testing and feedback. Try it now in After Effects (beta).
In the latest After Effects (beta), you can import SVG (.svg) files into the composition. Every element in these files, such as paths, fills, strokes, and groups, is converted into native shape layers, which are fully editable and work just like any shape you create directly in the app. Even the gradient fills and transparency are preserved and fully editable. You can then animate their properties and also apply visual effects.
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Drag and drop the imported SVG file into the Timeline panel.
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Select the layer to use the Layer Contents section in the Properties panel to view the SVG’s structure.
Use the Properties panel to view the SVG file contents and adjust their properties.
Use the Properties panel to view the SVG file contents and adjust their properties. You can also select the arrow next to the layer to untwirl it, then expand the Contents section. You’ll see all the individual elements and their properties, such as Path, Fill, and Transform.
Expand the Contents section of the SVG layer to access and edit its properties, including Path, Fill, and Transform.
Expand the Contents section of the SVG layer to access and edit its properties, including Path, Fill, and Transform. -
You can use these properties to animate just like any other shape layer. For example:
- Animate the Path to create morphing effects
- Change fill color over time for dynamic transitions
- Use Transform properties to scale, rotate, or move elements independently
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If the layers have gradient fills and strokes, you can use the Scale and Rotation properties to animate the gradient.
Use the Gradient Fill properties to adjust the gradient or animate them.
Use the Gradient Fill properties to adjust the gradient or animate them.
Known limitations
- Because SVGs import directly as shapes, there is no reference to the original SVG in the Project panel, and Collect Files will not include the SVG source.
- SVG Text will not be imported. This means you’ll need to convert text to curves.
- Animated and raster SVGs are not supported.
- SVG compositions currently import with a 1-frame duration.
Be part of the discussion on support for SVG file import in the After Effects beta community.
Additional resources
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